July 10th 2024.
Spain's team under the leadership of Luis de la Fuente has been the clear standout at Euro 2024. As they head into the final against England on Sunday, de la Fuente knows it won't be an easy match. Despite this, he believes that his team has played the best football out of all the teams in the tournament, including Germany.
De la Fuente watched with interest as England secured their spot in the final by defeating the Netherlands with a late goal from substitute Ollie Watkins. The semi-final match had been a tense one, with both teams struggling to score until Harry Kane's penalty and Xavi Simons' wondergoal in the first half. But in the end, it was Gareth Southgate's side that came out on top, earning their second consecutive European Championship final spot after their heartbreaking loss to Italy three years ago.
Now, Southgate must prepare his team for their first ever final on foreign soil against Spain, who easily defeated France in the semi-finals. De la Fuente believes that this match will truly determine the best team of the tournament.
When asked about England's dramatic win over the Dutch, de la Fuente commented, "Both teams were very tough opponents. We have now played against all the top teams in this competition, and it's only fitting that we face England in the final. They are one of the best teams and it will be a demanding match."
De la Fuente remained tight-lipped about which team he preferred to face in the final, but he did mention that he expects a tough battle against an England team hungry for their first major title in 58 years. "There are opinions and preferences for every team," he said. "England and the Netherlands were both great teams and it's no surprise that they made it this far. We know that England has experienced and talented players, so it will be a very tough match for us."
Despite his confidence in his team's performance so far, de la Fuente knows that they will need to step up their game even more to beat England in the final. "We have played better than them throughout the tournament, but that doesn't guarantee us a win," he stated. "We need to continue to improve and bring our A-game to the final match."
Meanwhile, England's head coach Gareth Southgate expressed his pride in leading his team to their first final on foreign soil. He acknowledged that Spain has been the most convincing team in the tournament so far and they will have an extra day to prepare for the final. However, Southgate remains determined and confident in his team's ability to fight until the end. "We may be facing the best team in the tournament, but we are still here and we will give it our all," he declared.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
