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While England are seeking their first major trophy in 58 years after reaching a second consecutive Euros final, Spain will be aiming to break the record for most successes in the competition and to crown a perfect tournament.
In their hunt for a first-ever European title and first major trophy in 58 years, England will have to end Spain’s 100 per cent record at Euro 2024 in the final at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium.
“Just one more step and we’ll be in the history books,” England captain Harry Kane said as they reached a second consecutive Euros final after heartbreak at Euro 2020 with a defeat on penalties to Italy at their home Wembley stadium.
This final step is becoming an event of national significance in England. Not because of fear of another bitter failure, but because of the dream of sporting redemption.
England’s only major trophy came at the 1966 World Cup. Since then, they got close to an European title at Euro 2020 and almost reached the 2018 World Cup final, but were defeated by Croatia in the semi-finals.

Britain’s newly-appointed Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who will attend the game, even suggested that there could be a new bank holiday in case of a triumph for the Three Lions.
“We should certainly mark the occasion,” he said on the sidelines of a Nato summit in Washington. “We must mark it in some way but the most important thing is getting it over the line on Sunday,”
Coach Gareth Southgate, meanwhile, could be on his way to becoming a national hero – just a few weeks after being booed and having plastic beer cups thrown at him by England fans following a 0-0 draw with Slovenia in the group stage.
England have improved bit by bit throughout the tournament, but many doubts remain concerning the team who advanced after falling behind in all three knockout stage games so far.
They are the first team in European Championship history to go behind in both the quarter-finals and semi-finals and still make the final.
While Kane does not appear to be 100 per cent fit, Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has continued to feature heavily despite a lengthy club season which took him all the way to the Champions League final.
“We’re tired, but this is a last-minute boost for our country and our history,” Bellingham said.
He will now be hoping to add another trophy to his collection, after winning La Liga on top of the Champions League last season.
However, the final opponent after a bumpy tournament, could not be more difficult for England.
Spain have been the best team of this Euros, winning all of their games so far and eliminating hosts Germany as well as pre-tournament favourites France.

They became the first team to win six matches at a single Euros edition and could claim their fourth trophy – a record-breaking achievement after triumphs in 1964, 2008 and 2012.
“I am very proud that the whole nation in Spain is celebrating us,” coach Luis de La Fuente said. “We created this feeling of hope. People are dreaming and happy.”
He will hope that youngest Euros goalscorer Lamine Yamal and top talent Nico Williams can make some magic to get the job done.
“We are playing against the best team in the tournament and we have one day less to prepare,” Southgate said of the opponents. “But we’re still here and we’re fighting.”
Dani Olmo, meanwhile, said Spain will not focus on establishing a record run of seven successive wins as they attempt to deny England Euro 2024 glory.
“We are 90 minutes away from winning this three years after not reaching the final,” he said. “We play to win.
“While we are winning, I really don’t care if I score or [goalkeeper] Unai Simon does. It’s all only about winning. Always.”


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Harry Kane (left) hopes to lift England’s first trophy in 58 years but Alvaro Morata will aim to crown Spain’s impressive Euro 2024. Photo: AFP

Spain wingers Lamine Yamal, left, and Nico Williams have been constant attacking threats at Euro 2024. Photo: AP

Spain won their third Euros in 2012 and are looking to become the first side ever to win it a fourth time. Photo: AFP

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England’s manager Gareth Southgate celebrates at the end of their Euro 2024 semifinal win over Netherlands. Photo: AP

Ollie Watkins was England’s unlikely hero with a stoppage-time winner from the bench against Netherlands. Photo: AP

Euro 2024: wonderkid Yamal on target as Spain edge France to reach final

Spain’s players celebrate after their victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Photo: AP

Lamine Yamal made history as the youngest scorer at a major tournament with his goal against Spain. Photo: AP

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Gareth Southgate’s England side are still hurting from loss to Italy in 2021 final, while La Roja could win a record fourth crown


Gareth Southgate’s England side are still hurting from loss to Italy in 2021 final, while La Roja could win a record fourth crown.


Euro 2024 final: England’s redemption v Spain’s record – what’s on the line in Berlin

.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;}Gareth Southgate’s England side are still hurting from loss to Italy in 2021 final, while La Roja could win a record fourth crown

Gareth Southgate’s England side are still hurting from loss to Italy in 2021 final, while La Roja could win a record fourth crown