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SPAIN are seeking revenge on England forward Cole Palmer in Sunday’s Euro 2024 showpiece following his antics at last year’s U21 final.Chelsea forward Palmer, 22, saw his free-kick deflect off team-mate Curtis Jones and fly into the net at the end of the first half to hand England a 1-0 win in July last year.Cole Palmer’s actions sparked a brawl between England and Spain in last year’s U21 finalCredit: Channel 4Two red cards were shown to members of the backroom staffCredit: AFPEx-Arsenal and Chelsea man Ashley Cole was one of those dismissedCredit: Channel 4Spain reportedly want to seek revenge on Palmer in Berlin on SundayCredit: GettyImmediately after what turned out to be the winning goal, a brawl broke out after Palmer gestured to the Spanish bench.The act angered a number of Spain players, before England’s Anthony Gordon also got involved to protect the Manchester City academy product.The fiery scenes resulted in bookings for Levi Colwill and Oihan Sancet, while England U21 coach and ex-Chelsea man Ashley Cole was sent off along with Spanish backroom staff member Carlos Rivera.According to Spanish publication AS, the brawl has not been forgotten among those in the Spain camp.READ MORE ON ENGLANDThe report labelled Palmer’s behaviour “arrogant” and insist it “drove the Spanish team crazy”.Alex Baena, who started the U21 final last year, is in Spain’s Euros squad for Sunday’s clash.The Villarreal man, one of the players angered by Palmer’s actions, went straight over to the England man following his gesture.And he will be keen to seek retribution in Berlin this weekend.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEngland need to replicate U21s win over SpainBy Tom BarclayGARETH SOUTHGATE has already watched England slay Spain in a Euros final in the last 12 months.Now his task is to replicate what he saw Lee Carsley’s Young Lions manage in last summer’s Under-21 European Championship in Sunday’s big-boy showpiece in Berlin.And in doing so, complete a clean sweep of major-tournament triumphs for every age group from the Under-17s up to the seniors over the past seven years.Talk of a golden generation in the noughties proved premature, despite Mssrs Beckham, Lampard, Rooney, Gerrard et al being in the prime of their careers.But this current crop really will glitter if they seal glory in the Olympiastadion, given the unparalleled success they have had at nigh-on every level.Victory in the Under-20 World Cup in 2017 in South Korea sparked the youth trophy rush.Though the triumph at the Under-17 World Cup a few months later is the one most referenced given the amount of current senior stars who played in that tournament.Phil Foden, Marc Guehi and Conor Gallagher – as well as Jadon Sancho – were all part of Steve Cooper’s whizkid side that went all the way in India.Encouragingly for those trying to find reasons as to why we can win tomorrow, it was the Spanish who were vanquished 5-2 in the Kolkata final – with Foden netting twice.The Under-19s also won the Euros that year in Georgia, before doing it again in 2022 in Slovakia.England’s youth domination was complete when Carsley’s kids claimed the Under-21 Euros without conceding a single goal all tournament in July last year.Unlike the seniors out in Germany this summer, Carsley’s side had played some scintillating stuff on their route to the final.Curtis Jones was the star man, conducting from deep in midfield alongside Angel Gomes whom Carsley had creatively converted from wideman to protector of the back four.Anthony Gordon performed so well out of position at centre-forward – a problem forced on Carsley by Rhian Brewster’s injury and Flo Balogun’s defection to the USA – that he won player of the tournament.Levi Colwill used his lesson in baiting strikers into pressing, learnt from Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton, to great effect.One of the images of the competition captured the centre-back infuriating the Israelis in the semi-final by standing with his foot on the ball for an age as they refused to fall into his trap.Ironically, current superstar Cole Palmer started the tournament on the bench behind close pal and soon-to-be Chelsea team-mate Noni Madueke.That is despite the laid-back playmaker going on to be the most successful graduate from that side – and, anyway, by the final he had forced his way into the starting XI.Carsley’s ballers showed a grittier side against the Spanish though.Southgate had flown in to Georgia to see the final with his own eyes, having been a staunch supporter of the younger ranks and previously the Under-21 boss himself.It turned out to be a battle in Batumi with nine yellow cards, three reds and a half-time melee – sparked by Palmer’s cheeky celebration to Jones’ flukey winner.Then-Manchester City man Palmer, whose free-kick had gone in off an unwitting Jones, raced towards the dugout after the goal and stared down the Spanish bench.A number of La Roja subs raced onto the pitch to confront Palmer, sparking a full-on scrap between both squads, with Colwill and Oihan Sancet cautioned.Staff-members got involved with Carsley’s No2 Ashley Cole having a set-to with Spanish fitness coach Carlos Rivera – and both were sent off.Arguments continued down the tunnel at half-time.And it all boiled-over again after James Trafford’s 98th-minute dramatic penalty save to deny Abel Ruiz, with an already-substituted Morgan Gibbs-White dismissed.Mastermind Carsley, who has been scouting opponents for Southgate in Germany, diplomatically said after the game that “what you saw was both teams passionate and wanting to win”.He then added: “People will remember that we won, not how we played.”That comment could not be more relevant to the senior side this summer.Pundits Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker led the criticism to the lacklustre performances produced by Southgate’s side earlier in the tournament.Displays have gradually improved since then, culminating in a smart and at times sparkling semi-final against the Dutch.But let’s be frank, no one will give a Catalonian fig if Southgate’s side stink the place out in Berlin if they end up bringing the trophy home.And though Spain have undoubtedly played the best football at this tournament, England’s players have a wealth of big-game experience to fall back on – including those final victories over La Roja at younger age groups.Southgate’s side sound up for an El of a game too, if wind-up merchant Palmer’s words are anything to go by.The ice-cool Blues star, not usually the excitable type, said: “It’s going to be huge.“We played them last year in the Under-21s final, England versus Spain.“Even that was a massive game so I can’t imagine this one!”Palmer is not expected to start the final, with Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham set to line up as No10s behind Harry Kane.But Palmer, who scored 25 goals and provided 15 assists for Chelsea last season, has come off the bench in each of England’s last four games at the Euros.Watch Jude Bellingham’s classy reaction to heartbroken Holland stars after England’s incredible last-gasp Euro 2024 win He assisted Ollie Watkins’ dramatic 90th-minute winner against Netherlands in the semi-final.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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SPAIN’S players will pocket a whopping £300,000 EACH if they beat England in the Euro final – but it’s still less than the Three Lions.Luis de la Fuente’s men have sailed through the tournament to set up Sunday’s Berlin showdown with the Three Lions.Spain stars will pocket £300k each if they win the EurosCredit: GettyManager Luis de la Fuente is set to earn the same amountCredit: PABut England boss Gareth Southgate will earn £4m if the Three Lions winCredit: RexAnd their squad has been promised a bumper payday by the Spanish FA after talks with senior players.Manchester City star Rodri and ex-Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata, now La Roja’s captain, led the discussions with RFEF bosses.Every member of Spain’s 26-man squad, plus coach De La Fuente, will trouser a €364,516 [£306,646] bonus if they can see off Gareth Southgate’s heroes.It would be the biggest payout in the national team’s history.Read More on EnglandArsenal keeper David Raya and Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella would share in the bounty – as would Barcelona’s 16-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal.Former Manchester City trio Aymeric Laporte, Jesus Navas and Ferran Torres would also cash in, together with ex-Newcastle pair Joselu and Ayoze Perez.The RFEF is due to receive €28.5m from UEFA if Spain wins the tournament.A quartet of senior players brokered a deal whereby the squad would receive 40 per cent of that amount – €11.3m.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEngland 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.That sum would be divided into 31 parts, with coaches and backroom staff splitting the remaining four shares after the players and De La Fuente have claimed their rewards.Meanwhile, England stars will enjoy an even bigger share of cash if they lift the trophy.Inside the Spain camp as England face even tougher test than France didSunSport exclusively revealed last month that players will receive a share of £9.6m if the Three Lions win the European Championship.The FA will be given £24m in total, with stars expected to earn a bonus worth around £369,000 each.But Southgate is set to pocket a huge £4m bonus if he guides England to European glory – over 10 times MORE than De La Fuente.The England boss could decide to step down after the final.However, FA Chiefs want him to stay for another two years at least.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… More

GARETH SOUTHGATE will come face-to-face again with a Spanish star who left him heartbroken in his final ever game as a player on Sunday.The England boss is gearing up to lead out our heroic Three Lions against Spain in the Euro 2024 final.Jesus Navas pictured in action against Gareth Southgate in the 2006 Uefa Cup FinalCredit: GettySouthgate is preparing to lead out the Three Lions against Spain on SundayCredit: RexThe 38-year-old Navas is part of the Spanish squad looking to down EnglandCredit: RexNavas helped Sevilla to thrash Southgate and Boro 4-0 in the latter’s final ever gameCredit: GettyHis team booked their spot in the Berlin showpiece with a 2-1 vicyory 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.Southgate has faced plenty of criticism throughout England’s journey to the final.But he silenced his critics as he became the first England boss to lead them to two major finals, having also reached the 2018 World Cup semi-final.READ MORE ON EURO 2024Southgate, who the FA want him to remain in the job, will secure the first men’s major title in 58 years with a triumph over Spain – but he will have to overcome a former foe on the pitch to do so.That man is none other than Jesus Navas, the 38-year-old winger who previously starred for Manchester City.He spent four years at the Etihad from 2013 after arriving from his boyhood club Sevilla, and that is where he is still starring now after he returned to them in 2017.Seven years before his move to the Cityzens, he helped the LaLiga side to Uefa Cup glory.Most read in Euro 2024CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd they beat none other than Middlesbrough 4-0 in the final – who were captained by then 35-year-old Southgate.In the build-up to Sunday’s reunion, which is 18 years after the first meeting, several throwback pictures have been shared on social media of Navas, who was only 20, in action against Southgate.England gets ready for almighty Euro 2024 final party with fans set to spend £800MILLION on beer and pizzaAnd nostalgic supporters were quick to jump into the comment section.One wrote: “How time passes so quickly!”Another wrote: “Southgate will get revenge of that final loss in 2024.”“How the hell Southgate is coaching & Navas still playing,” said another confused fan.While a fourth, a confident Spaniard, declared: “Same result for this final too, easy.”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…That night was the final game of Southgate’s playing career, and that summer he replaced Steve McClaren as Boro boss when he departed for England.READ MORE SUN STORIESNow Southgate won’t be the only member of his coaching staff gunning for revenge against Navas.Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink, a coach in the England set-up, started up front for Boro back on that evening in Eindhoven, Holland.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 fans have hailed Kobbie Mainoo after spotting his brilliant piece of movement during the Three Lions’ semi-final win over Holland.Manchester United star Mainoo, 19, was sensational for Gareth Southgate’s men on Wednesday night, controlling the midfield throughout the game.England fans loved Kobbie Mainoo’s performance against NetherlandsCredit: AlamyMainoo brilliantly created space for himself with a dummy run in the first halfThe movement sent midfielder Joey Veerman running in the wrong directionThe clever decision created space for Mainoo to receive the ball and look forwardHe has made the position his own since starting against Slovakia in the last 16 after England had tried Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher in the role.And there was one moment in the clash with the Dutch that left fans in awe of the teenage prodigy.Netherlands midfielder Joey Veerman was tightly marking Mainoo in the first half when England were in possession.But the Man Utd man quickly created a huge amount of space by dummying to run in behind, before he came short.READ MORE ON ENGLANDAnticipating a run beyond him, PSV’s Veerman sprinted the wrong way and Mainoo was left with the time to receive the ball and assess his options.The clip went viral on social media with 200,000 viewing the short video.And the overwhelming response was one of admiration for Mainoo.One person said: “Veerman simply runs back to Eindhoven 😂. If he is smart he will stay at PSV for a few more years.”Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKobbie Mainoo: From work experience kid to England hero… and latest generational talentBy Charlie WyettAND we all thought England had just the one generational talent.Kobbie Mainoo was effectively brought to Germany as a work experience kid but has emerged as the key kid behind this country’s attempt to rewrite history.After just five senior starts, England’s new boy wonder will now have a teenage tear-up against Spain’s Lamine Yamal in the Euro 2024 final.Last night, he did not merely become England’s youngest ever player to feature in a semi-final of a major tournament, aged 19 years and 82 days.Here, he took this semi-final by the scruff of the neck, delivered a performance which was a joy to watch, particularly in the first half, and now England are in their first final on foreign soil.If Jude Bellingham thought he was certain to be England’s main posterboy over the next decade, he has someone else who has now emerged in his rear-view mirror within just a few weeks.To bag an FA Cup winners’ medal at the age of 19 was impressive. To then win Euro 2024 a couple of months later would be extraordinary.As we saw with Manchester United, Mainoo has now fitted seamlessly into the team and provided a perfect mix of both style and substance.Give it a couple of years, and you can only imagine how good this lad is going to be.For much of this tournament, the focus has been on the disappointing form of Harry Kane, Bellingham and Phil Foden.So Mainoo, to a degree, had almost been off the radar. But against the Dutch, in tight, congested spaces, he is a class apart.When he was put under pressure, remained cool, navigated his way out of difficult situations and drove forward.Despite what was at stake, Mainoo once again looked extraordinarily composed and was England’s best player in the first half. He won possession, he rode tackles and he drove forward like an old master.He nearly delivered an assist at 1-1 with some brilliant play. He received the ball from Foden, turned and drove forward before returning the ball to his team-mate but the shot was hacked off the line by Denzel Dumfries.Mainoo delivered a terrific block to snuff out some serious danger in a lightning-quick Dutch counter attack.In the second half, he had less space in midfield but nevertheless still had bags of energy and kept his discipline positionally – and then he let subs Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins deliver the business.It is still mind-boggling that Mainoo is now heading to Berlin on Sunday, when you consider Mainoo only made his United debut against Charlton in the Carabao Cup in January 2023. His first Premier League start was just eight months ago.Yet it was his dazzling midfield form in an otherwise dysfunctional United team which earned him his first cap as a substitute against Brazil in March. He was then Man of the Match in a ridiculously-good performance in the 2-2 draw with Belgium.Mainoo’s form dipped in the last few weeks of the season. It was probably because he was knackered carrying some of his team-mates. But he then saved them again in the FA Cup final against Manchester City with a Man of the Match performance in a 2-1 win.A bit like Adam Wharton, he was part of England’s 26-man squad to soak up the experience, to learn what it is like to feature in a major tournament and maybe, if needed, to have a few cameo roles off the bench.And the fact he was effectively Southgate’s third-choice to partner Declan Rice here in Germany tells you exactly where he stood in a squad of 26.The Trent Alexander-Arnold midfield failed in the two opening games against Serbia and Denmark. Conor Gallagher – despite some bright performances as a sub in those games – really struggled in his start against Slovenia.Apart from a strong appearance as a substitute by Palmer, Mainoo’s performance against Slovakia was the only bright spot in a dismal and extremely fortunate win over Slovakia in the last 16.There was always a worry about Mainoo’s movement when England do not have possession but that will come with experience, like it would for any other central midfielder.Yet Mainoo has solved the problem for Southgate and now England can continue to dream big. And it is totally unthinkable from where you consider how they played in the group stages when they stunk out Germany.In Sunday’s final, England’s experienced players will be able to draw on the pain of both the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020.For Mainoo, this will be a completely new experience but do not expect him to wilt. He’ll absolutely love it.Another added: “Mainoo sent Veerman back to PSV Eindhoven.”A third replied: “Played them off the park 😭😭😭.”England stars celebrate reaching Euro 2024 final with Wags as Ollie Watkins kisses girlfriend after late winnerMainoo was one of England’s standout players in the semi-finalWhile a fourth responded: “Send him to bring some beer.”And a fifth said: “What a play, mastermind 🔥🔥.”England ratings vs HollandENGLAND stormed into the final against Spain thanks to Ollie Watkins’ last-minute strike in the 2-1 win over Holland.It was a brilliant team performance, but how did each player rate?SunSport’s Tom Barclay ran the rule over Southgate’s boys, and here’s how he rated them.Jordan Pickford: 7Bigger goalkeepers may have got a stronger hand to Xavi Simons’ early stunner – though that was being hypercritical. Solid stop to deny Virgil van Dijk after the hour.Kyle Walker: 7Looked re-energised after some lumbering displays and bombed on at times in the first half, despite his role on the right of a back three. Last-ditch tackle on Cody Gakpo was spot on.John Stones: 7Strong in possession. He looks to have benefited from regular game-time after rarely featuring for Manchester City in the last few months.Marc Guehi: 6Came back into the side after suspension ruled him out of the Switzerland game. Had an unenviable task of making the big man Wout Weghorst after the break.Bukayo Saka: 7Razor-sharp in the first half, winning tackles, making runs and dribbling the ball proficiently. Less of an impact after the break, had a goal ruled out for offside and was booked.Declan Rice: 6Lost possession for Simons’ thunderous opener but grew into the game, mopping up where necessary. Poor pass when Kane was open midway through the second half.Kobbie Mainoo: 8Was England’s youngest-ever player to play in a major-tournament semi-final, aged 19years 82 days, and had a stormer in the first half. Great bursts forward, vital tackles, and his interplay with Foden was a joy.Kieran Trippier: 6We all know by now that he is playing out of position, so again he was limited going forward and reliable defensively. Subbed at half-time for the more natural Shaw.Phil Foden: 7The first 45 minutes was by far and away his best half of the tournament. Thought he’d scored when his shot was cleared off the line by Denzel Dumfries, and cracked the post with a cracker. But was then surprisingly subbed.Jude Bellingham: 5Back at the ground where he made his name but struggled to make much of an impact on his old stomping ground. Fortunate it was not he that was subbed.Harry Kane: 6Won and dispatched the penalty to go joint top-scorer in the tournament with three goals. Had looked more mobile initially but still tired badly after the break and was taken off.SUBSLuke Shaw (for Kieran Trippier, half-time): 6Looked assured for a man who has been out for so long.Ollie Watkins (for Harry Kane, 81): 9 and STAR MAN Surprisingly given the nod over Ivan Toney as striker sub as Southgate looked for more pace in behind. Brilliant finish into the corner to win the game – you could not ask more from him.Cole Palmer (for Phil Foden, 81): 7Had his big chance in the final minutes but shanked it horribly wide – but then fed Watkins for his wonderful winner.Gareth Southgate: 8His switch to a back three against Switzerland helped dig out the win there, and here it had his team finally playing some great football in the first half. The team went into their shells again as the game wore on and you feared the worst – but you have to say his decision to bring on Ollie Watkins was a masterstroke.  More