England take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final tonight as the Three Lions bid to win a first major men’s trophy for 58 years and make history.
The Three Lions came so close to glory at the last Euros, losing to Italy in a heartbreaking penalty shootout at Wembley, but Gareth Southgate’s side made a bright start in Berlin in what was a cagey final against Spain.
But Nico Williams gave Spain the lead before Jordan Pickford was forced into a stunning save to deny Lamine Yamal.
Southgate sent on Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer for Harry Kane and Kobbie Mainoo in a gamble and the Chelsea star validated the decision, burying a fine finish to level the score. Follow all the latest updates and analysis from England v Spain in the Euro 2024 final below:
England 1-1 Spain: Palmer equalises to give England hope
Cole Palmer’s ice cold moment:
Lawrence Ostlere14 July 2024 21:37
England 1-1 Spain
78 mins: Time is ticking away in this game. A game which will come down to one moment. The next goal could be the winning one. There’s a touch over 10 minutes to play with Spain looking to increase the tempo once more.
Mike Jones14 July 2024 21:37
England 1-1 Spain
76 mins: The England fans can be heard in the stadium now. They’re cheering and chanting.
England have the ball high up the pitch but Walker throws it back to Stones who gives it to Pickford. Pickford is no nonsense and boots it long.
Mike Jones14 July 2024 21:35
GOAL! England 1-1 Spain (Palmer, 73’)⚽️
England work the ball quickly out to Bukayo Saka who drives it forward on the right wing. He draws out Aymeric Laporte then rolls a pass to Jude Bellingham.
Bellingham lays it off to Cole Palmer who strikes a first time shot into the far bottom corner!
Mike Jones14 July 2024 21:32
England 0-1 Spain
72 mins: Mikel Oyarzabal is flagged offside and that gives the ball to England. Can they swing momentum their way? They need to put more pressure on the Spanish defence.
Mike Jones14 July 2024 21:31
England 0-1 Spain
70 mins: More danger for England. Spain win a corner that Yamal whips into the box. Pickford is there to punch it but Olmo recycles the ball.
This cross comes to the back post but Pickford is there to punch it again. Spain want this second goal. They’re hungry for it.
Pickford tries to keep the England players calm as Southgate brings on Cole Palmer to replace Kobbie Mainoo.
Mike Jones14 July 2024 21:29
England 0-1 Spain
A counter-attack from Spain sees them work the ball into Lamine Yamal. He cuts inside of Luke Shaw, who is tracking back, and curls a shot at goal but Jordan Pickford manages to turn the ball wide of the target.
Mike Jones14 July 2024 21:25
Harry Kane’s Euros are over
Ollie Watkins is on for the captain – can he make the difference?
Lawrence Ostlere14 July 2024 21:24
England 0-1 Spain
England win the ball high up the pitch, Saka pings it across to Bellingham who rolls away from the ball, spins off the defender then drills a fine effort just wide of the near post.
Mike Jones14 July 2024 21:23
England 0-1 Spain
63 mins: Saka is cleaned out by Williams after cutting inside of the Spanish man. England have a free kick in a dangerous position. Phil Foden is standing over it.
Foden’s delivery is nodded away without threatening Spain’s defence.
Mike Jones14 July 2024 21:22
