After their last minute 2-1 win against Netherlands, Gareth Southgate’s England are on the cusp of Euros glory as they clash with Spain in the final of UEFA Euro 2024 this Sunday.
Losing on penalties in the last tournament, England have reached the final of a major tournament on foreign soil for the first time in their history - and their second successive European Championship final. However, they face an in-form Spanish side that have won every game at the tournament and made the final themselves with an impressive 2-1 win over France on Tuesday.
Ollie Watkins was the hero for the Three Lions on Wednesday as he blasted home the winning goal against the Dutch in the final seconds of the game, and fans heading to the German capital this weekend will hope the side can produce a similar display and finally break England’s long wait for a trophy.
But which 11 players tasked with putting England’s name on the trophy this weekend? Does Watkins start over Harry Kane after his memorable strike? Will Luke Shaw start the game after coming on at half time vs Netherlands? Does Southgate stick with a back three?
The Scotsman has predicted how we think England will line up, with lots of different options for Southgate surrounding his selection ahead of the clash. Do you agree with our line up?
9. CAM: Jude Bellingham
Has he been slightly underwhelming at the tournament? Possibly. He looks a little tired too. However, without him, England simply wouldn't be playing in the final this Sunday. Capable of the spectacular, Bellingham is the man that could win the game for the Three Lions and will start the game in the German capital. | Dean Mouhtaropoulos Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
10. CAM: Phil Foden
His first half performance against the Netherlands was perhaps the best we've seen of Foden in an England shirt. He will hope to continue that form in Berlin and we think Southgate will have no doubts about starting him. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. CF: Harry Kane
The striker has came off in the last two games, with Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney impressing after replacing the England captain. That said, despite the criticism of his performances, the skipper is the Three Lions' top scorer at the tournament. He starts. Without a shadow of a doubt. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images