England, Spain Battle for 2024 European Cup Championship

It’s a battle of two football superpowers as Spain goes for its third title in five tournaments while

England chases its first major trophy since the 1966 World Cup. The English haven’t looked like

the pre-tournament favorites but have managed to make their second consecutive final. As for

Spain, they’ve been unbeatable, undefeated and wins versus four of the top 16 ranked countries

in the world.

Spain

Spain is on a historic run at this tournament. They are already the first nation to win six games

at the Euros, and could set another record by winning seven straight in the final, which would be

its fourth European Trophy, the most ever. After going 3-0 in group play without surrendering a

goal, La Roja has scored 8 goals in the knock-out stage with wins over Georgia, Germany and

France. Spain may be the best technically sound team at this tournament and we’ve had a

taste of the next generation with the emergence of Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal and

Nico Williams.

The Spaniards will have both Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand back after missing the

semifinals due to suspensions. And Dani Olmo has looked dangerous in place of injured Pedri,

scoring in two knockout games. The one blemish could be goalkeeping as Unai Simon has

been average allowing goals in each playoff game. Still, Spain is the class of the tournament as

it chases history Sunday.

England

England needed a game winner from Ollie Watkins at the death to stun Netherlands in the

semi’s and now look to make amends from losing Euro 2020 to Italy. We could see some

changes and Gareth Southgate may decide to start Watkins over Harry Kane, who has been

disappointing despite scoring three goals. England has settled into a 3-4-2-1 system and need

to formulate a plan to deal with Spain’s young teenager, Lamine Yamal and that means Luke

Shaw may start ahead of Kieran Trippier.

Despite reaching the final, The Three Lions have been unimpressive overall trailing in all three

knockout games, yet have a chance to win it all. Jude Bellingham and Kane need to play to

their superstar potential if England has any chance of hoisting its first major trophy in 58 long

years.

Odds to Win Euro 2024

Spain -150

England +110

Head to Head History

England has an overall edge head to head and won the last meeting six years ago. And at

major tournaments, England beat Spain at the European Championship in 1996 and 1968 while

playing to a draw at the 1982 World Cup.

England wins: 14

Spain wins: 10

Draws: 3