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      Fans ask ‘why doesn’t he wait til after?’ as diehard England fan updates blunder tattoo… but it could be another error

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      AN ENGLAND diehard has been told that he should have waited by fellow fans after his latest tattoo.Our heroic Three Lions face Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday.Gareth Southgate hopes to end 58 years of hurt for England against SpainCredit: AFPOne confident fan has already boldy predicted a win despite his previoys tattoo blunderCredit: Instagram @bruxismtattooEngland booked their spot in the Berlin showpiece with a 2-1 victory over Holland on Wednesday.Super-sub Ollie Watkins scored the 90th-minute winner in what many believe was the country’s greatest sporting moment for generations.Now Gareth Southgate is set to name the same side that started against the Dutch against the Spaniards as he looks to end a 58-year wait for glory.Fans are confident that our boys can deliver and be crowned champions of Europe.READ MORE ON EURO 2024However, one person named Ben is extremely positive about our chances of doing the business and has already got it inked on his body.That is despite already making several big blunders with the ever-expanding tattoo.The supporter in question had “England World Cup Winners” written onto his body, which he seemingly got prior to the 2018 semi-final with Croatia that Southgate led our team to.Underneath that he had that year inked on himself, and that has now also been followed by “2022” – where the Three Lions were beaten in the quarters by France.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSMeanwhile, he has also added a few more bits to it after his mistake six years ago.He now has “Euros” written to the right, and he has “2020” written underneath that.England stars put through their paces in final training session before Sunday’s Euro 2024 final v Spain in BerlinEven that is technically wrong due to the fact that the Euro 2020 tournament was actually postponed for a year due to Covid.Anyhow, all three of those dates now also have a line through them.But the supporter has boldly got “2024” already tattooed under it in a bold show of confidence.Award winning tattoo artist Brux Tattoos, who are based in Hertfordshire, revealed the inkwork on their Instagram account.Showing a clip of the finished piece, they captioned it with: “Come on England!“Thanks Ben, love the optimism mate.”And it did not take long for fellow fans to jump into the comments.You can say it hasn’t been pretty, but England are in the final… and we’re peaking at just the right time, says Jack WilshereAFTER what has been a tough tournament of times, what an opportunity Gareth Southgate and his team will have to end in the best possible way, writes Jack Wilshere.We might like a team that played better football. But it’s a results business.Germany, Italy, France, Portugal and of course Holland would love to be where we are.People will say we’re lucky because we’re on this side of the draw.But we won the group. France didn’t and then ran into Spain.You can say it wasn’t that pretty, but we’re there.Gareth and his coaches won’t have been happy with some of the performances.But I did like the way Gareth and his team have dealt with it.There was no panic coming out of the camp.Everyone gave the same message: ‘We know we can better, but we’re here still.’And on Sunday they will be in Berlin to play Spain.They will probably have to produce two halves of football as good as the first against Holland to beat them.We have improved as the tournament has gone on and that is how you win things.You want to peak in the final.If Gareth can lead England to that major trophy we’ve all been waiting for, it will be the perfect answer to the critics and a brilliant day for us all.Read Jack Wilshere’s England vs Holland verdict in full.Or check out all of SunSport columnist Jack’s Euros 2024 opinions…One wrote: “Why doesn’t he wait until afterwards? Will he not have enough time when it happens?”Another joked: “This tattoo will get another red line this Sunday.”A third said that he “jinxed it” while others claimed that they “love the confidence”.While others were also annoyed that he had completely ignored the Lionesses Euro 2022 triumph.READ MORE SUN STORIESOne said: “Dude England WON in 2022, people just ignore it because it was the women’s, for some reason.”As another said: “You need to add that it’s about the men’s team. The women have won.”England vs Spain recordEngland have played Spain 27 times in total – here is a look at every result…May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 10 matches against Spain. 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      Who is Robin Le Normand’s girlfriend Sira Martinez? Meet the Spain & Real Sociedad centreback’s partner

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      ROBIN Le Normand and his Spain teammates have been the talk of the tournament so far, impressively sweeping away side after side to make it to Sunday’s Euro 2024 final against England.Here we get to know the defender’s girlfriend Sira Martinez — who has some sporting pedigree of her own.Sira Martinez is reportedly in a relationship with Spain star Robin Le NormandCredit: Instagram / @siramartinezcWho is Robin Le Normand’s girlfriend Sira Martinez?Robin Le Normand was born in France and started his playing career at Brest.But he obtained Spanish nationality in 2023 and was part of the Spain squad that won the Uefa Nations League the same year.The 27-year-old, whose younger brother Theo is also a professional footballer, and 24-year-old Sira Martinez are reportedly in a relationship.The Spanish beauty is a distinguished equestrian who has been riding horses since she was a child.READ MORE ON EURO 2024She is also a popular influencer on social media, having amassed over 342k followers on Instagram.Her father is new PSG manager and former Barcelona midfielder Luis Enrique’s daughter.Robin Le Normand of Spain dribbling the ball during the Euro 2024 quarter-final between Spain and Germany at Stuttgart Arena on July 5, 2024Credit: GettyShe said of her dad: “My father gives me the best advice.”He has no idea about horses, but as an athlete and trainer he gives good advice focusing on my figure as an athlete.”Most read in Euro 2024How long have Robin Le Normand and Sira Martinez been together?Reports about the showjumper and Real Sociedad centre-back dating first emerged in Spain.In April 2024, as reported in El Nacional, a source told Spanish magazine show Telecinco: “We have caught them in a loving attitude.England stars put through their paces in final training session before Sunday’s Euro 2024 final v Spain in Berlin“We have been called by a witness who has seen them.“They arrived by car in a loving attitude, she did not hide that they were a couple, [Robin] left [Sira] at the airport to go to Paris to see her father, who trains the PSG team.“The [relationship] was born recently… from March 2024″.Robin and Sira are yet to comment on the reports linking them romantically, however.We have caught them in a loving attitudeA SourceTelecincoWho has Sira Martinez dated in the past?Sira used to date former Premier League star Ferran Torres.The forward met Sira while playing he was playing for Manchester City.The pair began a long-distance relationship before his move to Barcelona in 2022.Torres was at Manchester City between August 2020 and January 2022.Sira Martinez is the ex-girlfriend of Ferran TorresHe made his first senior appearance for Spain in a 1-1 draw with Germany just a month after arriving at the Etihad. READ MORE SUN STORIESFerran and Sira lived together in Barcelona after his £55m move to the Nou Camp.But they went their separate ways in May 2023 after Sira reportedly broke up with the footballer because she wanted to focus on her equestrian career. More

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      Bukayo Saka breaks silence on amazing reaction to Watkins’ Netherlands winning goal to fire England into Euro 2024 final

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      BUKAYO SAKA has explained his brilliant reaction to Ollie Watkins’ dramatic late winner against the Netherlands on Wednesday.Saka was caught up in the moment as Watkins booked England a spot in Sunday’s final with his superb 90th minute finish.Bukayo Saka has explained his brilliant reaction to Ollie Watkins’ dramatic winner against the NetherlandsCredit: X @EnglandEngland players were sent into a frenzy when Watkins scored the late winnerCredit: RexSaka could be seen booting a ball into the crowd during the jubilant scenesThe stunning winner sent fans and players into a frenzy as England’s substitutes flooded onto the pitch to celebrate the goal.And amidst the chaos and jubilation, Saka could be seen booting a loose ball on the pitch into the stands.The amazing moment was caught on video and fans loved the Arsenal winger’s display of passion.And now the 22-year-old has explained the story behind his celebration, explaining that he let his emotions take over.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Speaking to England’s official social media, he said: “When a moment like that happens on the pitch I think you can’t really control your feelings, your emotions and your actions as well.”I just saw the ball and I went to just smash it as far and as high as was possible.”It was just to let out all the passion and all that excitement I had for that moment.”Saka when on to explain that Watkins had even managed to retrieve the ball as a memento for the historic night.Most read in Euro 2024England’s route to the Euro 2024 finalENGLAND began their Euros final campaign in Germany on June 16.EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSHe added: “Somehow Ollie [Watkins] turned up with the ball that I smashed into the crowd.”I don’t know how that happened, but I ‘m going to have some questions after this.”England fans spot what Bukayo Saka did after Ollie Watkins’ winning goal against Netherlands as new footage emergesSaka also gushed about Watkins’ goal, explaining that the moment in Dortmund has changed his life.He added: “I was literally right behind it and I had the perfect angle of Ollie’s goal.”Part of me was feeling like it was going to extra-time, but Ollie has just changed all of our lives with that goal and I think everyone is just looking forward to the final now.”England face Spain tomorrow who have been labelled as the “best team in the tournament” by Gareth Southgate.It’ll certainly be the Three Lions’ hardest test yet as they look to go one step further than their 2021 Wembley heartache.Saka could play a huge part in that as one of England’s top performers at the tournament.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe superstar already dragged England across the finish line against Switzerland when he scored a stunning goal from outside the box to level the scores and force extra time.While he then kept a cool head with the weight of the country on his shoulders when he dispatched his spot-kick during the penalty shootout – three years after heartbreakingly missing the crucial penalty against Italy in the last European Championship final.Ollie Watkins goal booked England’s spot in tomorrow’s finalCredit: GettyBukayo Saka has been one of England’s standout performersCredit: APThe Arsenal man netted a penalty against Switzerland in the quarter-finalsCredit: AlamyEngland vs Spain recordEngland have played Spain 27 times in total – here is a look at every result…May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 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      England fan pushes back mum’s funeral to watch Euro 2024 final but insists: ‘She’d be happy for me to watch us win’

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      AN ENGLAND fan pushed back his mum’s funeral to watch the Euro 2024 final from Germany – but says it is what she would have wanted. Leicester supporter Dave Ross, 73, has been out since the Three Lions’ first group stage game on Sunday, June 16.England fan Dave pushed back his mum’s funeral to watch the finalBut sadly, just days earlier on the Friday his mother passed away in a care home aged 89. And as England continued to progress in their road to the final, Dave had to delay his mum’s funeral by a week. But he is hoping it will all be worth it on Monday when he leaves Berlin first thing to get back in time for the funeral the next day. Dave told SunSport: “We’ve had to obviously put a funeral back because hoping, praying, that England would get to the final, and they’ve done it.READ MORE IN football “And I’ve got to be up very early on Monday morning to drive back because my mother’s funeral is on the Tuesday. “I’m sure she would have been pleased to see me here and see England win the Euros.”Dave was just a boy when he watched England win the 1966 World Cup.In later years, he started travelling to games and has been to every major tournament since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Most read in Euro 2024Dave’s witnessed the ups and downs, the moments of magic and all the heartache but hopes to see England lift the trophy – again. He said: “There’ll be millions, won’t there, in England, in the pubs, at home, wherever they’re watching it, wishing England well and wishing, hopefully, that we’ll win it.  “I was in Dortmund on Wednesday night and what a fantastic atmosphere, what great support for England and hopefully, Sunday night, we’ll be the same and we’ll see a similar result.”England stars put through their paces in final training session before Sunday’s Euro 2024 final v Spain in BerlinEngland vs Spain recordEngland have played Spain 27 times in total – here is a look at every result…May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 10 matches against Spain. More

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      England team for Euro 2024 final vs Spain revealed as Three Lions prepare for historic Berlin showdown

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      KIERAN TRIPPIER is set to keep his place in the England team for Sunday’s Euro 2024 final.The Three Lions face Spain tomorrow on what promises to be an historic night in Berlin.Gareth Southgate is sticking with the same starting XI for tomorrow’s Euro 2024 finalCredit: GettyKieran Trippier is set to keep his place in the team to face SpainCredit: AFPNow SunSport can reveal to you that we understand Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate will resist calls to pick Luke Shaw at left-back.That is despite the Manchester United left-back replacing Trippier off the bench in the semi-final win over the Netherlands.Trippier was withdrawn at half-time of the game in Dortmund due to a precaution following a recent groin injury, but is fit enough to start the Berlin showpiece. It means that Southgate will pick an unchanged team from Wednesday.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Manchester City duo Kyle Walker, John Stones and Marc Guehi once again expected to start in the back-three.Bukayo Saka will remain on the right with Kobbie Mainoo and Declan Rice starting together in midfield for the fourth game running.Southgate is also set to stick with Harry Kane despite his recent struggles.And the captain will be supported by Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden in attack.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSBut semi-final matchwinner Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer, who assisted the Aston Villa striker’s injury-time strike, will have to settle for a place on the bench despite their heroics in Dortmund.Shaw, who scored in the last European Championship final against Italy, and Trippier both played half the game each in the semi-final victory over Holland.Trippier has been nursing a calf strain and Shaw is yet to play over 45 minutes at the tournament so far having only returned from his long injury lay-off in the quarters against Switzerland.Meet Euro 2024 final ref who SLAPPED HaalandEngland’s stars were put through their paces for the last time ahead of the final earlier.The Three Lions are hoping to end their 58-year wait for glory against Spain.But all 26 members of the squad were in full training at their luxury base in Blankenhain.England will leave Blankenhain and head to Berlin at 3:30pm.They are set to travel to the German capital by coach – not plane – and are expected to arrive in Berlin at 6:30pm.Southgate and skipper Kane are due to speak to the media at a press conference at 7:45pm.Meanwhile, England fans are already flooding Berlin ahead of the final.And over 50,000 Three Lions supporters are predicted to fill the 71,000 Olympiastadion.Meanwhile, Spain’s birthday boy Lamine Yamal vowed to go straight at either Shaw or Trippier from the off.The winger, who turned 17 today, has broken record after record this season.You can say it hasn’t been pretty, but England are in the final… and we’re peaking at just the right time, says Jack WilshereAFTER what has been a tough tournament of times, what an opportunity Gareth Southgate and his team will have to end in the best possible way, writes Jack Wilshere.We might like a team that played better football. But it’s a results business.Germany, Italy, France, Portugal and of course Holland would love to be where we are.People will say we’re lucky because we’re on this side of the draw.But we won the group. France didn’t and then ran into Spain.You can say it wasn’t that pretty, but we’re there.Gareth and his coaches won’t have been happy with some of the performances.But I did like the way Gareth and his team have dealt with it.There was no panic coming out of the camp.Everyone gave the same message: ‘We know we can better, but we’re here still.’And on Sunday they will be in Berlin to play Spain.They will probably have to produce two halves of football as good as the first against Holland to beat them.We have improved as the tournament has gone on and that is how you win things.You want to peak in the final.If Gareth can lead England to that major trophy we’ve all been waiting for, it will be the perfect answer to the critics and a brilliant day for us all.Read Jack Wilshere’s England vs Holland verdict in full.Or check out all of SunSport columnist Jack’s Euros 2024 opinions…Now he wants to cap it with just one more – the youngest player to ever win either a European Championship or World Cup.The Barcelona star is composed but confident – and plays with a simple philosophy, one that Shaw or Trippier must watch out for if they get the nod from Gareth Southgate to start.Yamal, speaking the day on Friday on the day prior to his 17th birthday, said of facing up a full-back: “The first move conditions the game a lot. If I go past them, it’s there for the match.”I always think that it’s the full back who has pressure. If I go past him, I’m touching the goal.”I receive the ball, if I have a one-on-one, I always go for the full back because it’s a very psychological game and if I go for him, he is scared and then I can go for him more and I improvise.READ MORE SUN STORIES”They have respect, the full backs don’t go into me much. They try to hold off.”How am I treated? As a normal player. Opponents especially, I don’t think they will not foul me because I’m 16.”England vs Spain recordEngland have played Spain 27 times in total – here is a look at every result…May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 10 matches against Spain. 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      England stars put through their paces in final training session before Sunday’s Euro 2024 final v Spain in Berlin

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      ENGLAND stars have been put through their paces for the last time ahead of the Euro 2024 final.The Three Lions are hoping to end their 58-year wait for glory against Spain tomorrow.England are hoping to end their 58-year wait for glory against SpainCredit: RexThe players trained for the last time ahead of the final this aftermnoonCredit: GettyAll 26 stars were in action before the finalCredit: AFPJohn Stones took on tactics from Gareth SouthgateCredit: PAHarry Kane is set to speak in a press conference tonightCredit: RexLuke Shaw is fighting to be fit for the full 90 minutesCredit: AFPJordan Pickford was in top form in trainingCredit: PATrent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham also limbered upCredit: GettyKyle Walker was involved in a game of possessionCredit: PABefore the players head to Berlin for the final, the players prepared at their luxury base in Blankenhain.All 26 members of the squad were in full training.It gives Gareth Southgate a selection decision to make at left-back after Luke Shaw and Kieran Trippier played half the game each in the semi-final victory over Holland.Trippier has been nursing a calf strain and Shaw is yet to play over 45 minutes at the tournament so far. READ MORE ON EURO 2024Once training is over, England will leave Blankenhain and head to Berlin at 3:30pm. They are set to travel to the German capital by coach – not plane.The team plan to arrive in Berlin at 6:30pm. And Southgate and his skipper Kane are set speak to the media at a press conference at 7:45pm.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSEngland’s route to the Euro 2024 finalENGLAND began their Euros final campaign in Germany on June 16.England fans are already flooding Berlin ahead of the final, with 50,000 Three Lions supporters predicted to fill the 71,000 Olympiastadion.Ahead of the game, a passionate Southgate said: “In the end, winning and what that means completely changes how you’re going to be viewed.Meet Euro 2024 final ref who SLAPPED Haaland”I want to win so much on Sunday it hurts. “But I can handle whatever comes and I know it’s not going to change what the dog thinks when I walk back through the door.“The margins are so fine and there are bits you can affect, others you are not going to affect.“I would probably have felt differently about that three years ago, five years ago.”But I’m in a different space now — and that’s a good thing because otherwise I’d have been in a mess these last five weeks.”England vs Spain recordEngland have played Spain 27 times in total – here is a look at every result…May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 10 matches against Spain. More

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      Prince William’s touching message cheering on England squad in Euros final as Three Lions battle to end 58 years of hurt

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      PRINCE William has cheered on the Three Lions as they prepare to face off against Spain at the Euro 2024 final. The Prince of Wales will be at the Olmpiastadion Berlin for England’s historic match against the tournament favourites tomorrow.The Prince of Wales, pictured watching England take on Switzerland, has been following the Three Lions’ road to the Euro finalsCredit: Paul EdwardsThe Prince of Wales during a visit to 100 Barrington in Lambeth, London on July 11Credit: PAEngland players acknowledge the crowd at the end of the semi-final match against the Netherlands on July 10Credit: AFPWrtiting a message of support today, which was posted on social media, William said: “We are so proud of you all @England, just one last push to finish the job! “Go out there and show the world what you’re made of. “We believe. W.”The Lions secured their spot after beating the Netherlands with a last minute Ollie Watkins strike on Wednesday.Read more Euro 2024William had earlier described the winner as a “hell of a strike” as England came from a goal down to win 2-1.Gareth Southgate’s men are the first England mens team to reach a major final on foreign soil.William has been following the Lions’ progress with great interest, and was seen pumping his fist in the air to celebrate England’s thrilling penalty win against Switzerland. The heir, 42, had called the epic win “nail biting to the very end” after he jetted over to join fans at the Dusseldorf Arena for the clash.Most read in Euro 2024The roaring Prince of Wales was snapped celebrating Bukayo Saka’s triumphant penalty by throwing his fists in the air.Wills’ attendance comes after the Prince of Wales, a passionate Aston Villa fan, presented shirts to the England men’s squad before the team left for Germany.Spain out to avenge controversial England defeat from 28 years ago when THREE game-changing decisions went against themHe made a surprise visit to St George’s Park, England’s national football centre in Burton upon Trent.Wills also shared the advice of his youngest son Prince Louis’ – who said the players should “eat twice the amount” to secure their bid for Euros glory.He had earlier this month apologised for his “hoarse” voice after the England men’s football team reached the Euro semi finals.The Prince had praised the “hell of a goal” following England’s 2-1 win over the Netherlands.He said: “I have a little moment when I thought ‘…he might do this’!? I was willing him on when he came on. It was a hell of a goal.”Later in the event, as someone congratulated him on the result, he looked delighted but laughed: “I didn’t play last night, I can’t take credit for it.”England’s route to the Euro 2024 finalEngland’s historic semi-final win over the Netherlands was perhaps the first time the nation’s long-suffering supporters saw why the Three Lions were one of the tournament favourites.England now face an impressive Spain side who have looked hard to beat throughout the tournament. In their semi-final against France the Spanish fell behind to an early header from Randal Kolo-Muani before their quality started shining through as they comfortably won to secure their place in Berlin. There will, of course, be question marks for Southgate and his coaching staff coming into this match.Despite Southgate being relatively consistent to this stage in terms of his team selection, we may well be reaching the point now where he will make a number of important changes to the team.READ MORE SUN STORIESFor England to have reached this stage of the tournament is impressive, and there can be no doubt that they have improved significantly as the tournament has gone on.This will be their biggest test yet though as Spain have consistently been the fiercest side in the competition.Prince William congratulates Trent Alexander-Arnold following victory in the penalty shoot-out vs Switzerland on July 6Credit: GettyEngland fans celebrate after Ollie Watkins scores his team’s second goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final match against the NetherlandsCredit: Getty More

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      Spain hit by explosive row hours ahead of Euro 2024 final v England over transfer questions to star Nico Williams

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      SPAIN have been hit by explosive row over Nico Williams’ club future – just hours before the Euro 2024 final against England. Williams has been one of the star’s of the tournament, causing heavy transfer speculation. Spain’s Nico Williams has been linked with a move away from Athletic BilbaoCredit: APIt caused Athletic Bilbao president Jon Uriarte to slam the Spanish FA (RFEF) in a strongly-worded statement. He said: “Nico, a player who is committed to Athletic, has been subjected to a bombardment of questions about his future in an excessive and uncontrolled manner while at the European Championships.”The RFEF have not been able to protect him. Respect between all the actors who make up football is a fundamental basis, or that’s how we view it at Athletic, which does not include subjecting players with contracts at one club to public pressure to join other clubs.”There are no limits to Athletic’s aspirations. We are demonstrating that we have an attractive project, a winning project for our players and our coach. READ MORE ON Euro 2024″The proof of that is that we have renewed the contracts of two of our internationals, Unai Simón (2029) and Dani Vivian (2032).”Nico signed a new deal last year until 2027. Various other sought-after players have also committed their future to the club. “Athletic are financially, socially and in sporting terms capable of keeping players of the caliber of those named in its structure, including Nico.” The Spanish FA responded: “RFEF has treated Nico Williams in the same way we have treated the other 25 players who travelled to Germany. Most read in Euro 2024Meet Spain’s Euro 2024 WagsSpain Wags range from teenager sweethearts to recently blossoming love stories.Alice Campello (Alvaro Morata’s wife)Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer and has been married to Alvaro Morata since 2017. The pair has four children together.Sara Botello (Aymeric Laporte’s wife)Sara Botello is a trained dancer, having performed ballet and contemporary dance in shows around Spain. She married Aymeric Laporte in 2023 and the pair have two children together.Tatiana Trouboul (David Raya’s girlfriend)Tatiana Trouboul is the girlfriend of David Raya. Before moving to London with him, she worked in a nightclub. Now she is working as a model.Claudia Rodriguez (Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend)Claudia and Marc met in Barcelona after he messaged her on Instagram. The pair has third children together and have been together since six years.Lola Liberal ( Mikel Merino’s wife)Lola Liberal is a blogger and loves to share loving moments with ex-Newcastle star Mikel Merino. The pair married in January 2024.Laura Cascante (Rodrigo Hernández’s girlfriend)Laura Iglesias is a medical student and is training to become a surgeon. The pair met during university.Laura Abla Schmitt (Dani Olmo’s girlfriend)Laura Abla Schmitt and Dani Olmo made their relationship public on New Year’s Day in 2024. Read more about the Wags supporting Spain at Euro 2024 hereCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The impact that any of his words might have had is totally related to his performances and the great level he’s shown, and not to RFEF treating him differently.” Williams, 22, came up through Bilbao’s youth system and he has since made 122 first-team appearances with 20 goals. Spain out to avenge controversial England defeat from 28 years ago when THREE game-changing decisions went against themHe only made his Spain debut in 2022 but has since got 19 caps, scoring three times including against Georgia in the last 16. Barcelona have been heavily linked with a move for the winger. But even Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella revealed his own attempts to get Williams to West London. Cucurella said: “He is a great player, he is bringing out all his potential.England vs Spain recordEngland have played Spain 27 times in total – here is a look at every result…May 1929, Spain 4-3 England – International Friendly (L)December 1931, England 7-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)July 1950, Spain 1-0 England – World Cup (L)May 1955, Spain 1-1 England – International Friendly (D)November 1955, England 4-1 Spain – International Friendly (W)May 1960, Spain 3-0 England – International Friendly (L)October 1960, England 4-2 Spain – International Friendly (W)December 1965, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)May 1967, England 2-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)April 1968, England 1-0 Spain – European Championship (W)May 1968, Spain 1-2 England – European Championship (W)March 1980, Spain 0-2 England – International Friendly (W)June 1980, England 2-1 Spain – European Championship (W)March 1981, England 1-2 Spain – International Friendly (L)July 1982, Spain 0-0 England – World Cup (D)February 1987, Spain 2-4 England – International Friendly (W)September 1992, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)June 1996, England 0(4)-(2)0 Spain – European Championship (W)February 2001, England 3-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2004, Spain 1-0 England – International Friendly (L)February 2007, England 0-1 Spain – International Friendly (L)February 2009, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2011, England 1-0 Spain – International Friendly (W)November 2015, Spain 2-0 England – International Friendly (L)November 2016, England 2-2 Spain – International Friendly (D)September 2018, England 1-2 Spain – Nations League (L)October 2018, Spain 2-3 England – Nations League (W)Overall, England have won 14, drawn three and lost 10 matches against Spain.”It is a source of pride that he is on our team, that he is our teammate and with players like him everything is easier.”He would be a great signing [for Barcelona], but it all depends on what he wants. I’ve been telling him to sign for Chelsea.”In the end everything depends on him. He is very young, with a lot of experience. I think he will be a great player.”Williams with Spain team-mate Marc CucurellaCredit: Getty More