July 12th 2024.
In the highly anticipated Euro 2024 final, Gareth Southgate's England will face off against Spain in a battle for the trophy. This is a momentous occasion for England, who has not made it to a major final on foreign soil in 58 long years. However, former England captain Wayne Rooney is confident that the Three Lions will end their drought and emerge victorious against Spain.
England's journey in the tournament has not been smooth sailing, as they faced heavy criticism for their sluggish performances in the early stages. But their luck turned around when Ollie Watkins scored a stunning last-minute goal against the Netherlands in the semi-finals, setting the stage for an exciting showdown with Spain in Berlin.
Rooney, who is now a legendary ex-England and Manchester United forward, was impressed by England's improved performance against the Dutch and predicts a 2-1 win for his former team. He also expects an exhilarating and close game, as both teams have a lot of young talent on the pitch.
Speaking about Southgate's possible starting lineup, Rooney believes that the manager will stick with the same lineup as the one against the Netherlands, with the addition of Luke Shaw. The left-back could make his first start of the tournament against Spain, according to Rooney.
Looking ahead to the final, Southgate admits that Spain is the favorite to win, given their unbeaten record in Germany and their impressive performance throughout the tournament. He also acknowledges that his team will have to be tactically perfect to come out on top against Luis de la Fuente's side.
On the other hand, De la Fuente is preparing for a tough and demanding match against England, whom he considers a very powerful team with experienced players. However, he believes that Spain has played better football in the tournament so far, but that will not affect the outcome of the game.
As the two teams gear up for the final, football fans all over the world are eagerly anticipating an exhilarating and historic match between England and Spain. Will England end their 58-year drought and lift the trophy, or will Spain continue their unbeaten streak and become European champions for the fourth time? All we can do is wait and watch as the drama unfolds in Berlin on Sunday.
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