England are in the final of Euro 2024 thanks to Ollie Watkins’ dramatic 90th-minute winner against the Netherlands.
The Three Lions are eyeing a first major trophy since 1966 but in their way stands a Spain side oozing quality.
Read on as NetBet previews a potentially defining evening for Gareth Southgate and his men.
Spain vs England
Sunday, July 14, 8pm
Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany
Live on BBC One and ITV1
Preview
Watkins’ winner in Dortmund was the latest chapter in England’s eventful Euro 2024 journey.
Bicycle-kick equalisers, penalty shootout wins and criticism aplenty, it has been anything but easy for the Three Lions.
However, the fact of the matter is they are on the way to Berlin to face a Spain side who pretty much everyone admits are the outstanding team of the tournament.
If England are to achieve victory in the German capital, a further rise in performance levels will almost certainly be required.
Declan Rice and Kobbie Mainoo will have to try and match Spain’s exceptional midfield trio of Rodri, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Olmo, while Luke Shaw may be handed the difficult task of stopping teenage sensation Lamine Yamal – a potentially game-defining duel.
But England will fancy their chances of breaching a Spanish defence yet to keep a clean sheet in the knockout stage.
Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham all looked threatening against the Netherlands, with Cole Palmer impressing off the bench again and delivering the key assist for Watkins.
However, the big debate going into Sunday’s match will be about captain Harry Kane and whether he should start.
Despite scoring the equaliser against the Dutch from the penalty spot, Kane was fairly ineffective during his time on the pitch.
The Bayern Munich star does not look fully fit and without that sharpness, there will be loud calls to start either Watkins or Ivan Toney in Berlin.
Odds
*Odds are subject to change
Unsurprisingly, this exciting and multifaceted Spain side – boosted by the returns of Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand from suspension – are the favourites at 2.45.
England, with a day less to prepare for the fixture, are priced at 3.47.
Betting Tips
Teenage Dreams
Yamal’s stunning goal against France will be replayed for years to come and you would not bet against him producing something similar vs England. Yamal to score first is 9.20 and he is 4.75 to score anytime.
BTTS
While major tournament finals are often cagey affairs, we can see goals in this one. Spain will go at England with their attacking flair and the Three Lions could exploit the space they leave in behind as a result. Both teams to score is 1.93, while Spain to win and both teams to score is 5.50.
BetBuilder
But if you fancy England to get the job done in Berlin, we like the look of a tasty BetBuilder. England to win in 90 minutes, over 1.5 goals in the game and Bellingham to score anytime is at 11.00.
Spain Team News
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Simon, Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Cucurella, Rodri, Ruiz, Olmo, Yamal, Morata, Williams
Suspensions: None
England Team News
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Pickford, Walker, Stones, Guehi, Saka, Rice, Mainoo, Shaw, Foden, Bellingham, Kane
Suspensions: None
Score Prediction
Spain 2-1 England
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