England take on Spain for a chance at history

England are in the Euros final for the second time in a row

Author: Chris Maskery & Jonny FreemanPublished 14th Jul 2024

England have a chance to make history tonight as they take on Spain in the final of Euros 2024 in Berlin.

It's the second time in a row England have made it to the finals of the Euros, but the first time they've reached the final of any international competition on foreign soil.

England have performed better as the tournament progressed - Spain, though, will present the toughest challenge yet for England.

The game kicks off at 8pm at The Olympiastadion in Berlin.

Captain and Manager's Press Conference

England football manager Gareth Southgate and captain Harry Kane have said they hope to give the nation a "special" night as the Three Lions bid to win their first major competition in almost 60 years.

Southgate and Kane both said they knew the importance of a win to the country, as the King, the Prince of Wales and the Prime Minister threw their support behind the team ahead of the Euro 2024 final against Spain in Berlin on Sunday evening.

The men's side have never won a European Championship, with the World Cup win in 1966 their last and only major silverware.

Asked what it would mean to win a trophy, Southgate told England Football, the team's official website: "We'd be bringing happiness to our nation, bringing credibility."

Speaking during a press conference on Saturday evening, he said: "We know what it would mean to everybody at home.

"We know what it would mean to us as a squad, the hard work that's gone in, not just this group of players, but players that have been with us for the last six or seven years who've played a massive part in this journey with us and all of the staff that have been involved.

"It's really been a huge team effort. All of those people have helped create the culture that we have, and we would love to give everybody a special night again tomorrow."

Kane told the press conference he is "extremely proud to be English", saying a victory for his nation would mean "everything".

He said: "It would be the most incredible feeling as a professional footballer and I'm sure also for the fans to have that moment in history and to be able to celebrate that would be something very special."

King wants a less stressful win

King Charles congratulated the England team on reaching the Euro's 2024 final against Spain after the semi-final but joked about them leaving it to the last minute yet again.

King Charles shared this message with the team: "My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the U.E.F.A. European Championship - and in sending our very best wishes for Sunday’s match.

"If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama, I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated!

"Good luck, England."

Prince and Prime Minister in Berlin

The Prince of Wales will attend Sunday’s Euro 2024 final in Berlin to watch England take on Spain, Kensington Palace has confirmed.

William, who is president of the FA, has also attended the side’s quarter-final victory over Switzerland on Saturday and the group stage game against Denmark.

Sir Keir Starmer has also confirmed he will be at the game, although wouldn't commit to an extra bank holiday if England won.

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