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sportsmole.co.uk, 14 July 2024, 18:28

England will be bidding to win their first-ever European Championship title when they lock horns with Spain in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday night.

The Three Lions navigated their way past Netherlands in the semi-finals to make it back-to-back European Championship finals.

Meanwhile, Spain, who have won this competition on three occasions, overcame France in the final four, and La Roja have been victorious in all six of their matches at the tournament.

Here, Sports Mole provides live minute-by-minute commentary of the clash at Olympiastadion Berlin, as the two European heavyweights lock horns for the trophy.

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20 min

Much more of an even game at the moment, with England relatively comfortable in their shape, while Spain have been forced to make some clearances over the last few minutes. Shaw has been England's standout player thus far, while Rodri has been excellent for Spain.

19 min

Shaw again wins a personal battle with Yamal. He's been brilliant.

18 min

Rodri again does brilliantly to block a strike from Rice, before Cucurella clears at the far post. England are suddenly turning up the heat here, with Foden also involved.

16 min

... Rodri does really well to clear the danger.

16 min

Walker breaks into a dangerous position for England, and his low cross is cleared behind by Laporte. Much better for England, who have their first corner of the match...

15 min

Trippier is warming up here amid the concerns over Walker, but it does appear that the Manchester City defender will be able to continue. Still all square in the final.

13 min

CLOSE! Some concern over Walker here, who stays down after a challenge, but he should be able to continue. Le Normand then hooks one behind from a corner, with Spain having a half-chance.

11 min

England deliver a deep free kick into the Spain box, but Guehi pushes Rodri to the ground, and Spain are able to gather control of the ball once again here.

9 min

England have not yet managed to break clear, but the opportunity will be there at some stage, as Spain are pushing really high. No doubt that La Roja have started the better here, with Williams looking dangerous down the left. Ruiz has also been impressive in midfield.

7 min

Pass, pass, pass from Spain, who have been the better outfit in the first seven minutes. England, though, are not overly concerned at this moment in time. Cagey start here.

5 min

Spain are looking to control the possession early on here, which is not a surprise. England are dropping into their shape, though, and look relatively comfortable in there. Shaw again wins his battle against Yamal, which will give England plenty of confidence early here.

3 min

Shaw wins his first battle against Yamal, knocking the Barcelona teenager to the ground in the process, but you can be sure that the 17-year-old will come back time and time again.

2 min

... England immediately look down the right, with Pickford delivering long towards Saka, but it goes behind for a Spain goal kick. The atmosphere inside the stadium really is sensational.

1 min

KICKOFF: England kick us off here...

7.58pm

The pre-match handshakes have been undertaken. All of the talking is over. It is now up to the players. Spain or England? De la Fuente or Southgate? Kickoff is next here!

7.56pm

... now it is Spain's turn.

7.56pm

England's national anthem is up first here...

7.54pm

Here we go then. The players have emerged from the tunnel. The national anthems will soon get underway. The final is upon us, and I cannot wait. What an occasion here!

7.52pm

Last pre-match Yamal stat I promise...

7.50pm

Just about 10 minutes until the final. It all comes down to this. There are so many side stories tonight, but it is Spain against England, and there can only be one winner.

Will a new hero emerge?

England will surely need to be better than they have been thus far at Euro 2024 if they are to triumph, as Spain are a brilliant outfit. La Roja also know what is required to get over the line.

7.48pm

Spain have been the outstanding team at Euro 2024, beating Croatia, Italy and Albania in the group stage of the competition, before overcoming Georgia, Germany and France in the knockout rounds.

La Roja have had the tougher run to the final, and they have won all six of their matches. Spain are bidding to win what would be a record fourth European Championship title tonight.

7.46pm

England underwhelmed in the group stage, but they managed to top their section before beating Slovakia, Switzerland and Netherlands in the knockout round.

That has taken them to Berlin. Will it be Southgate's final match in charge?

7.44pm

Little over 15 minutes until kickoff here, and the atmosphere inside the stadium is simply sensational. It is almost like a home game for England. The Three Lions have not been at their best this summer, but they are here, and this is a 50/50 game despite Spain's excellence.

7.42pm

This statistic is simply brilliant btw...

7.40pm

Ex-England defender Rio Ferdinand agrees with Southgate's call to bring Shaw in, telling BBC Sport: "Gareth Southgate will have thought long and hard about choosing between Luke Shaw and Kieran Trippier.

"Lamine Yamal likes to cut inside on his left foot, onto Trippier's right, so defensively you would understand him going that way. However Shaw offers that balance to the team that we have lacked in games without him."

7.38pm

As for England, their side shows one change from the clash against Netherlands, and it comes on the left, as Luke Shaw replaces Kieran Trippier.

It will once again be a 3-4-2-1 formation for England, with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden operating behind the captain Harry Kane.

When asked about bringing Shaw into the side, Southgate told BBC Sport: "He is an experienced played and we feel we have managed his return well. He gives us that balance in the team on the left hand side.

"Kieran Trippier has been brilliant for the team and the way he has handled the last few weeks has been top class."

7.36pm

Spain's team shows two changes from the one that started the quarter-final against France, with Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand returning from suspension, leading to Jesus Navas and Nacho dropping down to the bench.

Pedri is injured, but Alvaro Morata is fit to lead the line despite concerns over a knee problem which he appeared to suffer in a bizarre incident after the clash with France, when a security guard fell into him during the post-match celebrations.

Lamine Yamal turned 17 on Saturday, and he will be bidding to create more history tonight. What a superstar he is!

7.34pm

ENGLAND: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi; Saka, Mainoo, Rice, Shaw; Bellingham, Foden; Kane

SUBS: Ramsdale, Henderson, Dunk, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Konsa, Trippier, Wharton, Eze, Gallagher, Watkins, Toney, Palmer, Gordon, Bowen

7.32pm

SPAIN: Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Olmo, Williams; Morata

SUBS: Raya, Remiro, Nacho, Grimaldo, Navas, Vivian, Zubimendi, Merino, Fermin, Baena, Joselu, Oyarzabal, Torres

7.30pm

Good evening and welcome to our live minute-by-minute coverage of the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England... what an incredible match to finish the tournament!

Just about 30 minutes until kickoff in Berlin, so let's kick off with the team news...

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