England vs. Spain projected XI, lineup, picks, odds: How to watch, live stream Euro 2024 final, start time
How will England and Spain lineup as they chase the title?
History beckons on Sunday for England and Spain, a first men's European Championships for the Three Lions, or a record-breaking fourth for La Furia Roja, by far and away the best performing team in the tournament so far. England might just have the most talent on paper, and some of those qualities finally started shining through in their triumph over the Dutch in the semifinals. Let's take a look at what could be the decisive trends in the game and what could a win for either side mean in the aftermath.
What changes will be made to the starting XIs?
To what extent did the impressive performances of those who entered the defensive fray against France influence Luis de la Fuente for the biggest game of his managerial career? At right back, one would assume the answer is not at all. Jesus Navas performed well in spite of the circumstances the 37-year-old found himself in when he was booked early on while having the task of defending the most dangerous forward in football, but he was aided no end by his opposition's curious reluctance to circulate the ball to Kylian Mbappe on the left flank. In spite of that, it is hard to see how Dani Carvajal, so reliable in the biggest games, does not come in.
Aymeric Laporte's partner might be a little more up for debate. Robin Le Normand had looked solid enough without ever quite excelling before a yellow card ruled him out of the semifinal, one where Nacho entered the fray impressively. The former Real Madrid captain has seen it all when it comes to big finals -- and done it when occasionally called for -- and such big game experience cannot be discounted.
England, on the other hand, is likely to roll out at least 10 of the players who Southgate has entrusted to get them to another final. There are question marks over the availability of Kieran Trippier, substituted off at half time as a precaution in the semifinal win over the Netherlands. It would hardly be the end of the world for the Three Lions, who spent so much much of the tournament without a functioning left side, if Luke Shaw entered the fray.
For all the question marks over Southgate's tactical acumen, it should be noted that even while deploying an infrequently changing starting lineup -- Declan Rice's midfield partner the only unsettled slot during this tournament -- he has been able to give different looks to his England side. Against Switzerland came the much vaunted pivot to a 3-4-2-1, Bukayo Saka functioning as a true right-sided attacker in possession, while Trippier's role was more hybrid.
In the first half against the Dutch, however, England were even more front-footed. You could be forgiven for confusing the pass map above with something from a progressive, ball-dominant club side. It is not a million miles away from the sort of 2-3-5 in possession that Arsenal and Manchester City exploit, perhaps more 2-4-4, Walker and Trippier less inverting and more looking to stretch the width of the pitch with overlapping runs.
Will England feel like they can get away with such aggressive possession play from their full backs (especially the one who is supposed to be a hybrid wing back) when Dani Olmo and Rodri are waiting to spring Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal in behind? Perhaps not entirely, though advancing Trippier and Walker that high up the pitch tested the Dutch ability to play through the press and would do the same of a Spanish backline that, Laporte aside, may struggle.
After 50 matches, the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament comes to a close this weekend with the Euro Final, where England and Spain will face off on the field. Spain has won every one of their Euro matches so far in the tournament, while England has had two draws along with their wins. The last time the two teams faced off at Europe's prestigious international soccer tournament was in 1996, where the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
England and Spain play in the UEFA Euro 2024 Final this Sunday, July 14, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET on FOX. Are you ready to tune into the final game of the Euro 2024? Here's everything you need to know about watching the UEFA Euro final.
When is Spain vs. England?
Spain vs. England in the Euro 2024 final kicks off at 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST on July 14. This fixture takes place at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany.
How to watch Spain vs. England for free
Spain vs. England in Euro 2024 is being broadcast by BBC and ITV, with free live streaming available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
Spain is on the board as a slight favorite (+145) after rolling through the European Championships thus far, highlighted by previous wins over European powers Germany (2-1) and France (2-1) in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively. The Spanish side seeks its record fourth Euro title with a 3-1 record in four previous finals appearances. The last time Spain appeared in a Euro final was in 2012, when they won the European title for a second straight year.
While Spain has four all-time Euro finals appearances to just one for England, the English do have the most recent appearance having reached the finals and lost to Italy in 2020. England continues to have high hopes behind the scoring duo of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham and could make the case that they reached the Euro final despite not playing their A game in any one match. England defeated the Netherlands, 2-1, in the semifinals and advanced past Switzerland (1-1), 5-3, on penalties in the quarterfinal round.
England and Spain are set for a 3 p.m. ET start on FOX and TUDN. Live streams are available from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (50% off 1st month).
England vs. Spain projected XI, lineup, picks, odds: How to watch, live stream Euro 2024 final, start time
How will England and Spain lineup as they chase the title?
History beckons on Sunday for England and Spain, a first men's European Championships for the Three Lions, or a record-breaking fourth for La Furia Roja, by far and away the best performing team in the tournament so far. England might just have the most talent on paper, and some of those qualities finally started shining through in their triumph over the Dutch in the semifinals. Let's take a look at what could be the decisive trends in the game and what could a win for either side mean in the aftermath.
What changes will be made to the starting XIs?
To what extent did the impressive performances of those who entered the defensive fray against France influence Luis de la Fuente for the biggest game of his managerial career? At right back, one would assume the answer is not at all. Jesus Navas performed well in spite of the circumstances the 37-year-old found himself in when he was booked early on while having the task of defending the most dangerous forward in football, but he was aided no end by his opposition's curious reluctance to circulate the ball to Kylian Mbappe on the left flank. In spite of that, it is hard to see how Dani Carvajal, so reliable in the biggest games, does not come in.
Aymeric Laporte's partner might be a little more up for debate. Robin Le Normand had looked solid enough without ever quite excelling before a yellow card ruled him out of the semifinal, one where Nacho entered the fray impressively. The former Real Madrid captain has seen it all when it comes to big finals -- and done it when occasionally called for -- and such big game experience cannot be discounted.
England, on the other hand, is likely to roll out at least 10 of the players who Southgate has entrusted to get them to another final. There are question marks over the availability of Kieran Trippier, substituted off at half time as a precaution in the semifinal win over the Netherlands. It would hardly be the end of the world for the Three Lions, who spent so much much of the tournament without a functioning left side, if Luke Shaw entered the fray.
For all the question marks over Southgate's tactical acumen, it should be noted that even while deploying an infrequently changing starting lineup -- Declan Rice's midfield partner the only unsettled slot during this tournament -- he has been able to give different looks to his England side. Against Switzerland came the much vaunted pivot to a 3-4-2-1, Bukayo Saka functioning as a true right-sided attacker in possession, while Trippier's role was more hybrid.
In the first half against the Dutch, however, England were even more front-footed. You could be forgiven for confusing the pass map above with something from a progressive, ball-dominant club side. It is not a million miles away from the sort of 2-3-5 in possession that Arsenal and Manchester City exploit, perhaps more 2-4-4, Walker and Trippier less inverting and more looking to stretch the width of the pitch with overlapping runs.
Will England feel like they can get away with such aggressive possession play from their full backs (especially the one who is supposed to be a hybrid wing back) when Dani Olmo and Rodri are waiting to spring Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal in behind? Perhaps not entirely, though advancing Trippier and Walker that high up the pitch tested the Dutch ability to play through the press and would do the same of a Spanish backline that, Laporte aside, may struggle.
After 50 matches, the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament comes to a close this weekend with the Euro Final, where England and Spain will face off on the field. Spain has won every one of their Euro matches so far in the tournament, while England has had two draws along with their wins. The last time the two teams faced off at Europe's prestigious international soccer tournament was in 1996, where the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
England and Spain play in the UEFA Euro 2024 Final this Sunday, July 14, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET on FOX. Are you ready to tune into the final game of the Euro 2024? Here's everything you need to know about watching the UEFA Euro final.
When is Spain vs. England?
Spain vs. England in the Euro 2024 final kicks off at 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BST on July 14. This fixture takes place at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany.
How to watch Spain vs. England for free
Spain vs. England in Euro 2024 is being broadcast by BBC and ITV, with free live streaming available on BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
Spain is on the board as a slight favorite (+145) after rolling through the European Championships thus far, highlighted by previous wins over European powers Germany (2-1) and France (2-1) in the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively. The Spanish side seeks its record fourth Euro title with a 3-1 record in four previous finals appearances. The last time Spain appeared in a Euro final was in 2012, when they won the European title for a second straight year.
While Spain has four all-time Euro finals appearances to just one for England, the English do have the most recent appearance having reached the finals and lost to Italy in 2020. England continues to have high hopes behind the scoring duo of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham and could make the case that they reached the Euro final despite not playing their A game in any one match. England defeated the Netherlands, 2-1, in the semifinals and advanced past Switzerland (1-1), 5-3, on penalties in the quarterfinal round.
England and Spain are set for a 3 p.m. ET start on FOX and TUDN. Live streams are available from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (50% off 1st month).