PEARCE: With a heavy heart I'm backing Spain to beat England in U21 Euros Final

Lee Carsley's side have the chance to win the tournament for the first time since 1984 as they look to finish the job on Saturday evening - with talkSPORT being the only place on radio to catch the showpiece event.

Preparing for their first final in 14 years, England will be brimming with confidence after a 3-0 win over Israel in the semi-finals, extending their impressive run of not conceding a goal so far in the tournament.

However facing a Spain side who beat Ukraine 5-1 in the final four, Pearce believes that England are at risk of being outside against the Spaniards.

Speaking on The Sports Breakfast, Pearce said: "Both teams are impressive but England were probably up against the weaker opponents in Israel who just sat off and didn't offer a great deal other than the odd counter attack.

"Spain on the other hand, Ukraine aren't a bad side and Spain put them to the sword with a 5-1 win.

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"They're an impressive outfit but both teams are. They're the two strongest teams in the tournament from what I've seen and they've both made the final.

"It'll be a great final and what that we've got the opportunity of winning."

Discussing Spain's threat in more detail, Pearce said: "[Abel] Ruiz leads the line for them brilliantly as a centre forward. They like to dominate the ball but then again, England do too.

"I've been covering it and I was asked to make a prediction leading into it and I probably just edged on Spain and from what I've seen - my heart wants England to win and I'm desperate for England to win but from what I've seen over the tournament and the semis, I think that Spain might just have a little bit more but it's going to be a great game."

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TalkSPORT will be the only place on radio to catch England under-21s showpiece clash with Spain under-21s in Georgia.

The clash kicks off at 5pm on Saturday 8th July with commentary coming from Alex Crook and Darren Ambrose.