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      What is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s job with England?

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      A PREMIER LEGEND has been a key component of Gareth Southgate’s backroom staff for England at Euro 2024.Many have noticed former Chelsea star striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in the dugout alongside Southgate.Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a key fixture in the England dugoutCredit: GettyAfter retiring from playing in 2008, Holland international Hasselbaink then moved into coaching.He was announced as the new manager of Belgian Second Division club Royal Antwerp in 2013, and in 2014 he was appointed by English Football League Two side Burton Albion.Hasselbaink worked with Queens Park Rangers from 2015 to 2016, after which he moved to Northampton Town and after had a second spell at Burton.It was in March 2023 when Hasselbaink was reunited with his old Middlesbrough team-mate Gareth Southgate in the England set up.THE TIME IS NOWENGLAND face their destiny against Spain TONIGHT – hoping to end 58 years of hurt in the Euro 2024 final.What is Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s job with England?Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink works as an assistant coach for England, One element of former striker Hasselbaink’s job is to work closely with the Three Lions forwards as an attacking coach.Southgate and Hasselbaink were team-mates from their days playing for Middlesbrough.Southgate said about Hasselbaink on the announcement: “Jimmy will bring a presence. He’s got great energy. He has a high interest in the tactical side of the game – he’s typically Dutch, a student. I think he’s going to bring a lot to our coaching team.”Most read in Euro 2024Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink on the training pitchCredit: GettyDutchman Hasselbaink was caught in a case of split loyalties after Ollie Waktins’ dramatic winning goal against Holland.The Aston Villa striker fired England into the Euro 2024 final with a clinical strike in the 90th minute.As Watkins, 28, scored the winner the Three Lions bench erupted into celebration.This included coach Hasselbaink, 52, who ran up to celebrate with Gareth Southgate.However, Hasselbaink’s smile quickly faded after realizing he was celebrating a goal against his native side.The moment was caught on camera and fans could not help but find it amusing.One fan posted: “Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink remembering he’s Dutch midway through the celebrations.”A second wrote: “It’s hilarious to me that Hasselbaink didn’t know how to react when England scored the last-minute goal against his native country.”Which English clubs did Hasselbaink play for?Hasselbaink moved to Premier League side Leeds United in 1997 but was bought by Spanish club Atlético Madrid for £10million in 1999.The striker was then signed by Chelsea in 2000 for a club record fee of £15million.He scored 69 goals for the Blues in 136 appearances, and was top scorer for three of the four years he was at the club.In 2002 he suffered a hamstring injury and worked as a pundit for ITV’s 2002 Fifa World Cup coverage while he recovered.In July 2004, Hasselbaink signed for Middlesborough before transferring to Charlton Athletic in 2006.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe then moved to Cardiff City but left the club in 2008.Hasselbaink has also represented the Netherlands, earning 23 caps and scoring nine goals for the national team. More

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      Euro 2024 Golden Boot tied: What happens if players have scored the same amount of goals?

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      EURO 2024 will come to a conclusion on Sunday as England and Spain meet in the huge Berlin final.The Three Lions are looking to end their 58-year wait for a triumph at a major tournament.Harry Kane is eyeing his second Golden Boot at a major international tournament after claiming his first at the 2018 World CupCredit: APGareth Southgate led England to the final at the last European Championships but were dealt penalty heartbreak by Italy at Wembley.Harry Kane will be aiming to lead the Three Lions to redemption and Euros glory this time around – but he will also have the Golden Boot in the back of his mind.The individual accolade will be awarded after the Euro 2024 final on Sunday, with the England skipper well in the running to claim it.THE TIME IS NOWENGLAND face their destiny against Spain TONIGHT – hoping to end 58 years of hurt in the Euro 2024 final.What happens if players are tied for Euro 2024 Golden Boot?Kane and Spain’s Dani Olmo are two of six players who are tied on three goals ahead of the Euro 2024 final.READ MORE IN EURO 2024Cody Gakpo of Netherlands, Jamal Musiala of hosts Germany, Georgia’s Georges Mikautadze and Slovakia’s Ivan Schranz are the other stars that are level at the top of the pile.At the last European Championship, Cristiano Ronaldo won the Golden Boot despite being level on goals with Czech Republic’s Patrick Schick.The Portuguese legend claimed the award as he had registered an assist along side his five goals at Euro 2020.But Uefa has confirmed that the policy has changed this year – and all players who finish level with the most goals at the tournament will share the Golden Boot award.Most read in Euro 2024Euro 2024 top goal scorers*Players still in the tournament=1 Cody Gakpo – Netherlands – 3 goals=1 Harry Kane* – England – 3=1 Georges Mikautadze – Georgia – 3=1 Jamal Musiala – Germany – 3=1 Dani Olmo* – Spain – 3=1 Ivan Schranz – Slovakia – 3=2 Jude Bellingham* – England – 2=2 Breel Embolo – Switzerland – 2=2 Fabian Ruiz* – Spain – 2=2 Niclas Fullkrug – Germany – 2=2 Kai Havertz – Germany – 2=2 Donyell Malen – Netherlands – 2=2 Razvan Marin – Romania – 2=2 Merih Demiral – Turkey – 2=2 Florian Wirtz – Germany – 2England 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.Who has previously won the Euros Golden Boot?1960: François Heutte (France), Viktor Ponedelnik (USSR), Valentin Ivanov (USSR), Dražan Jerković (Yugoslavia), Milan Galić (Yugoslavia) – 2 goals1964: Jesús María Pereda (Spain), Ferenc Bene (Hungary), Deszö Novák (Hungary) – 2 goals1968: Dragan Džajić (Yugoslavia) – 2 goals1972: Gerd Müller (West Germany) – 4 goals1976: Dieter Müller (West Germany) – 4 goals1980: Klaus Allofs (West Germany) – 3 goals1984: Michel Platini (France) – 9 goals1988: Marco van Basten (Netherlands) – 5 goals1992: Henrik Larsen (Denmark), Karl-Heinz Riedle (Germany), Dennis Bergkamp (Netherlands), Tomas Brolin (Sweden) – 3 goals1996: Alan Shearer (England) – 5 goals2000: Patrick Kluivert (Netherlands), Savo Milošević (Yugoslavia) – 5 goals2004: Milan Baroš (Czech Republic) – 5 goals2008: David Villa (Spain) – 4 goals2012: Fernando Torres (Spain)*, Alan Dzagoev (Russia), Mario Gomez (Germany), Mario Mandžukić (Croatia), Mario Balotelli (Italy), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 3 goals2016: Antoine Griezmann (France) – 6 goals2020: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)**, Patrik Schick (Czechia) – 5 goals* Fernando Torres received the 2012 trophy due to an assist and having played the fewest minutes of the players who scored three goals** Cristiano Ronaldo won the 2020 trophy due to providing one assist More

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      Who is Mikel Merino’s wife Lola Liberal? What we know about the Spain and Real Sociedad midfielder’s señorita

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      LOLA Liberal is not only a prominent blogger but also a fashion enthusiast and avid traveler.Explore everything about the Spanish WAG and her unwavering support for Mikel Merino at the Euro 2024 finals.Mikel Merino and his wife Lola Liberal enjoy life togetherCredit: Instagram @lolaliberalLola Liberal is a bloggerCredit: instagram/lolaliberal/She loves sharing pictures of her travelsCredit: Instagram / @lolaliberalShe has been dating Mikel since 2019Credit: instagram/lolaliberal/Who is Mikel Merino’s wife Lola Liberal?Mikel Merino’s wife Lola Liberal is a blogger.She gained attention not just for her profession but also for her relationship with professional footballer Mikel Merino.However, Lola’s interests extend far beyond the excitement of football alone. The WAG enjoys fashion and travelling.read more on mikel merinoShe frequently shares photos of herself in lingerie or swimwear with her 6,400 Instagram followers.Her posts range from moments with Mikel to enjoying quality time with friends and family.During the coronavirus lockdown, Mikel Merino garnered attention when he creatively used his girlfriend, Lola Liberal, as an improvised weight for his workouts.Their inventive training sessions quickly went viral on social media, showcasing their commitment to staying fit despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.Most read in Euro 2024She is currently in Germany supporting him at the Euro 2024.Spain advanced to the finals and is playing against England on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Berlin at 8 pm.Honey the eagle predicts the result of the Euro 2024 finalHow long have Mikel Merino and Lola Liberal been dating?Mikel and Lola got married in January 2024Credit: Instagram / @lolaliberalMikel Merino and Lola Liberal started dating in 2019 and made their relationship public on Instagram.The couple married in January 2024.However, there is not much known about their wedding.Meet 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 here More

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      Who is Nacho Fernandez’s wife Maria Cortes? Meet the Spain and Al Qadsiah centreback’s spouse

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      NACHO Fernandez’s wife Maria Cortes is not only his childhood sweetheart but also a dedicated manager of the football academy he co-founded with his brother.Maria is standing by Nacho at the Euro 2024 final, where Spain takes on England, and here’s everything we know about her.Nacho Fernandez and his wife Maria Cortes have been together for 20 yearsCredit: Instagram/@ mcm1989The couple met when they were childrenCredit: GettyThe couple has four children togetherCredit: Instagram/@ mcm1989Maria Cortes likes to share a glimpse of her life on her Instagram accountCredit: Instagram / @mcm1989Who is Nacho Fernandez’s wife Maria Cortes?Nacho Fernandez’s wife, Maria Cortes, is his childhood sweetheart whom he began dating in 2004. She was born on February 13, 1989, in Spain and studied Marketing, Administration, and Company Management at a university in Madrid.Maria has been actively involved in managing a football academy that Nacho and his brother founded. She is also known as a brand ambassador. read more on nacho fernandezThe couple has four children together, Alejandra, Nacho Jr, Guillermo, and Lola. Nacho has shown his dedication to his family by prioritizing them, such as when he flew back to Madrid from a Club World Cup game in Morocco to be with Maria and Lola after her birth.Maria is currently in Germany supporting her husband at the Euro 2024.Spain is facing England on Sunday July 14, 2024 at 8 pm in Berlin at the Euro 204 final.Most read in Euro 2024England’s Billion Pound Players: The Clash with SpainWhen did Nacho Fernandez marry Maria Cortes?The couple maried after dating for 10 years in 2014Credit: GettyNacho Fernandez married Mary Cortes on 31st May 2014 in Meco, Spain.The guest list included Alvaro Arbeloa and his wife Carlota Ruiz, Isco accompanied by Victoria Calderon, and Alvaro Morata alongside his ex-girlfriend Maria Pombo.Maria maintains an active Instagram account where she shares frequent updates with her 84,900 followers.Her profile offers glimpses into their family life, including travel adventures and special events with loved ones.Meet 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 here More

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      Who is Francois Letexier? Meet the French referee officiating at Euro 2024 final between England and Spain

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      REFEREE François Letexier is seen as a trusted pair of hands to officiate at high-profile football matches – and fans will be seeing him in action TONIGHT!Read on to find out more about who he is and his journey towards the Euro 2024 final.ENGLAND VS SPAIN: LIVE UPDATES FROM EURO 2024 FINALFrancois Letexier refereeing Rangers v Sporting Braga in 2022Credit: ReutersWho is Francois Letexier?François Letexier is a French football referee who’s officiated at a large number of top flight Ligue 1 matches.He was born on April 23rd, 1989, in Bédée in northwest France.He’s been a FIFA referee since 2017 and is ranked as elite by UEFA.more on the eurosFormer Olympique de Marseille coach Andre Villas-Boas is booked by referee Francois Letexier in 2020Credit: ReutersThe first Ligue 1 game he oversaw was a match between Montpellier and Caen in 2016.He then officiated his first senior international match in 2018 between Bulgaria and Bosnia and Herzegovina.Has Francois Letexier officiated at major tournaments before?François Letexier has been in charge of thirteen Champions League matches since 2020.Francois Letexier shows the red card to Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell during the 2023 Champions League quarter finalCredit: APHe’s twice officiated semi-final clashes, including the 2024 game between Manchester City and Real Madrid, which saw tensions flare up between him and Blues striker Erling Haaland.Most read in Euro 2024It wasn’t the first time Letexier’s been caught up in a bit of a barney though.Braga striker Iuri Medeiros was sent off after he squared up to him during their 2022 Europa League semi-final against Rangers.You never actually stop. I think that I’ll still be learning about being a referee when I blow the whistle for the last time!”François LetexierThe Frenchman also took charge of a number of 2022 World Cup qualifiers.In 2023 he refereed the tense UEFA Super Cup match, which saw Champions League winners Man City beat Europa League victors Sevilla on penalties.Letexier has officiated three matches at Euro 2024, with his latest outing coming in Spain’s 4-1 win over Georgia in the last 16.What else has Francois Letexier done before?Away from football, François Letexier has a young son.He also works part time as a court bailiff, something he says helps him keep a good life balance.Letexier says it’s important to be courageous as a referee, as you have to make sometimes unpopular decisions.He’ ha’s spoken about the need to win the trust of players and understand what may make them frustrated.Has Francois Letexier used VAR before?François Letexier has a lot of experience of working with VAR.In 2021 he acted as the video-assisted referee in the UEFA Europa League final between Villarreal and Manchester United.VAR was introduced in Ligue 1 for the 2018/19 season, however it’s not exactly been universally popular.It’s expected to be used at the 2024 Euros in Germany.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 2018 FIFA World Cup was the first major tournament to use it fully, where it was deployed in all matches throughout the final stages.It was credited with making the 2018 edition the cleanest World Cup since 1986, with no red cards issued in the opening 11 games. More

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      England player numbers at Euro 2024 – full squad for final vs Spain in Berlin

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      ENGLAND take on Spain in the Euro 2024 final as Gareth Southgate’s side go for history in Berlin!However, to do just that, the Three Lions will need to beat a Spain side that sent pre-tournament favourites France crashing out of the tournament.The England team line up is expected to be the same as the semisCredit: GettySouthgate – who has now led England to back-to-back Euro finals – is expected to name the same team who started in the 2-1 semi-final triumph over the Netherlands.This means keeping Kieran Trippier in place of Luke Shaw in the left wing-back slot.And Phil Foden playing in a more central position behind Harry Kane up front.Here is who is set to be play for England in the big final…Who is playing for England tonight?1 Jordan Pickford Position: GoalkeeperClub: EvertonEngland caps: 67Most read in Euro 20242 Kyle Walker Position: DefenderClub: Man CityEngland caps/ goals: 89/ 15 John StonesPosition: DefenderClub: Man CityEngland caps/ goals: 78/ 36 Marc GuehiPosition: DefenderClub: Crystal PalaceEngland caps/ goals: 16/ 07 Bukayo SakaPosition: Right wing-backClub: ArsenalEngland caps/ goals: 39/ 1226 Kobbie MainooPosition: MidfieldClub: Man UtdEngland caps/ goals: 8/ 04 Declan RicePosition: MidfieldClub: ArsenalEngland caps/ goals: 57/ 312 Kieran TrippierPosition: Left wing-backClub: NewcastleEngland caps/ goals: 54/ 111 Phil FodenPosition: Attacking midfieldClub: Man CityEngland caps/ goals: 40/ 410 Jude BellinghamPosition: Attacking midfieldClub: Real MadridEngland caps/ goals: 35/ 59 Harry KanePosition: ForwardClub: Bayern MunichEngland caps/ goals: 97/ 66Who is on the substitutes bench for England?8 Trent Alexander-ArnoldPosition: Midfield/ right-backClub: LiverpoolEngland caps/ goals: 29/ 313 Aaron RamsdalePosition: GoalkeeperClub: ArsenalEngland caps/ goals: 514 Ezri KonsaPosition: DefenderClub: Aston VillaEngland caps/ goals: 7/ 016 Conor GallagherPosition: MidfieldClub: ChelseaEngland caps/ goals: 18/ 017 Ivan ToneyPosition: ForwardClub: BrentfordEngland caps/ goals: 5/ 118 Anthony GordonPosition: WingerClub: NewcastleEngland caps/ goals: 4/ 019 Ollie WatkinsPosition: ForwardClub: Aston VillaEngland caps/ goals: 14/ 420 Jarrod BowenPosition: WingerClub: West HamEngland caps/ goals: 10/ 021 Eberechi EzePosition: MidfieldClub: Crystal PalaceEngland caps/ goals: 7/ 022 Joe GomezPosition: DefenderClub: LiverpoolEngland caps/ goals: 15/ 023 Dean HendersonPosition: GoalkeeperClub: Nottingham ForestEngland caps/ goals: 124 Cole PalmerPosition: ForwardClub: ChelseaEngland caps/ goals: 8/ 125 Adam WhartonPosition: MidfieldClub: Crystal PalaceEngland caps/ goals: 1/ 0You 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…How can I watch the Euro 2024 final?England vs Spain in the Euro 2024 final kicks off at 8pm BST tonight.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis is 9pm local time in Berlin.And the match is being broadcast on both BBC 1 and ITV 1. More

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      What time is England vs Spain? Euro 2024 final TV channel, live stream and team news for Berlin showpiece

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      ENGLAND can make the nation proud when they battle Spain in Berlin with the Euro 2024 trophy up for grabs TONIGHT!Noise levels were at full volume on Wednesday night when super sub Ollie Watkins fired the Three Lions into the final and sent Holland home.Ollie Watkins’ 90th-minute strike sent England to the finalCredit: GettyEngland will play Spain in a blockbuster match to decide to the titleCredit: GettyAnd it now means that Gareth Southgate’s side are on the verge of ending a 58-year title drought after securing back-to-back Euro final spots.However, to do that, England will need to beat a Spain side that sent pre-tournament favourites France crashing out of the tournament.Furthermore, La Roja have won every single match up to this point and are likely to end Euro 2024 as top scorers.But form goes out the window when it comes to a final, and the Three Lions will be determined to make amends for what happened at Euro 2020.Read more on Euro 2024Both sides have enjoyed some big results, with Spain arguably the more impressive of the two.Luis de la Fuente’s men are the only team to win every single one of their matches thanks to exciting new stars like Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal.They have wiped out giants including Italy, Germany and France, with unsung heroes like Marc Cucurella and Fabian Ruiz stepping up to the plate.On the other hand, England have relied on late strikes to down the likes of Slovakia and the Netherlands.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSWhile they required penalties to get past Switzerland.But after firing home all five of their spot-kicks, England will not be afraid of going to penalties once again.Inside the Spain camp as England face even tougher test than France didWhat is their form like?Spain and England are both on a roll, despite getting through the Euros in different manners.The former have won all their matches so far – the only team to do so.Spain conceded zero goals in the group stage as they beat Croatia, Italy and Albania.They then knocked out Georgia before KO’ing hosts Germany in the quarters.And Spain showed their mettle with a 2-1 win over France to book their place in Sunday’s final.As for England, they picked up just one win during the group stage by beating Serbia 1-0.The Three Lions then drew with Denmark and Slovenia before setting up a last-16 tie with Slovakia.England were 90 seconds away from being knocked out before Jude Bellingham equalised with an overhead kick.Harry Kane then scored a winner in extra time, throwing England into a quarter-final with Switzerland.The game went to penalties after finishing 1-1.But England made no mistakes from the spot as they scored five and conceded just three.They then beat the Netherlands 2-1 in the semis thanks to an 89th minute wonder-strike from Ollie Watkins.And fans are dreaming of making up for the Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy by securing victory in Berlin this weekend.What is the team news?Gareth Southgate will be tempted to hand semi-final hero Ollie Watkins a start following his 90th-minute winner against Holland.And Luke Shaw will also be pushing to start ahead of Kieran Trippier who has struggled in the left full-back position.Elsewhere, Luis de la Fuente is expected to throw Real Madrid legend Dani Carvajal and midfield maestro Robin Le Normand right back into the mix after they both missed out on the France win due to suspensions.Alvaro Morata is also likely to start despite being taken out by a security guard during the celebrations of Spain’s semi-final win.Who will be the star men?Both teams have plenty of magnificent players.But Sunday will surely become a repeat of El Clasico, with Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and England’s Jude Bellingham both ready to take the game by the scruff of the neck.What have the managers said?Gareth Southgate: “It’s not as simple as us having the ball and making them run.“They press very, very well so we’re going to have to be exceptional with the ball and we’re going to have to be exceptional without it. It’s a final so you expect it to be that way. They’ve been the best team. We’re starting to show a better version of ourselves.”The extra day [of rest for Spain] is a concern, in the last few tournaments that’s been a problem for finalists. We’ve got to do the very best we can to recover the players as well as we can.”We’re not going to be on the training ground, that’s simple. We’ll be walking through things or delivering things in meetings, it was the same for this game, but we’re in there and with what we’ve shown to this point, we have as good a chance as they do.”Luis de la Fuente: “Before starting the tournament, England and France would have been favourites, as well as Germany for the fact they were playing at home.”We have had the chance to keep overcoming those games [against the favourites] and now we have another huge match. Maybe Spain have offered a better version so far at the finals [than England], but that won’t have any influence on a one-off game.”England have quality players that can appear at any moment. We are up against a really powerful side full of experience, not just in terms of the national team, but at club level as well. It’s going to be tough.”But we’re looking forward to this one. We want to keep growing. This group of players are going to keep fighting to try and win the trophy.”Gareth Southgate is hoping to lead England to gloryCredit: GettyLuis de la Fuente has got Spain playing at the top levelCredit: GettySunSport’s predictionOne of the most pivotal matches in England’s history sees them take on the tournament’s most impressive side.The Three Lions will be made to shed blood, sweat and tears if they want to land a first-ever Euros trophyBut after a slow start, Southgate’s men have shown plenty of heart in the knockout stage.And we are tipping England to narrowly edge out Spain with a battling performance for the ages.Final score: England 2 Spain 1When is England vs Spain?England’s Euro 2024 final against Spain will take place TONIGHT – Sunday, July 14.It is scheduled to kick-off at 8pm BST – 9pm local time.Olympiastadion in Berlin is the chosen venue for this mammoth match and it can host approximately 74,475 passionate fans.Raheem Sterling’s double inspired England to a 3-2 Nations League win when the sides last met in 2018.What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?England vs Spain will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One AND ITV 1 in the UK.Coverage is expected to commence from 7pm BST on both channels – an hour before kick-off.Fans can stream the entire action through BBC iPlayer or ITV X via any compatible device.Alternatively, head to SunSport’s live blog to keep up with the whole match including pre and post-match coverage.Can I watch it for FREE?YES!England’s Euro 2024 final against Spain can be watched for FREE in the UK on both channels as long as you have a valid TV license.What are the odds?In 90 minsEngland to win 5/2Draw 9/5Spain to win 6/4To lift the trophyREAD MORE SUN STORIESEngland 11/10Spain 8/11*Odds courtesy of William Hill are correct at time of publication More

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      Who is Dani Olmo’s girlfriend Laura Abla Schmitt? Meet the German influencer in love with Spain & RB Leipzig midfielder

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      DANI Olmo and his seemingly unstoppable Spanish teammates have swept all comers aside on their journey to the Euro 2024 final, where they take on England.Here we get to know the midfielder’s girlfriend Laura Abla Schmitt.Laura Abla Schmitt is in a relationship with Spain star Dani OlmoCredit: Instagram @lauraablaWho is Dani Olmo’s girlfriend Laura Abla Schmitt?Laura Abla Schmitt is probably one of the few Germans who was not rooting for Germany’s national side at Euro 2024.She is the girlfriend of RB Leipzig and Spain midfielder star Dani Olmo, and has said that her allegiances lie with whichever team he is playing for.Nevertheless, she also said doesn’t want to be associated with football.The 26-year-old has 167,000 followers Instagram, where she regularly posts photos of herself in various stylish outfits from all over Europe.READ MORE ON EURO 2024On TikTok the model has over 270,000 followers and has racked up 25.9 million likes.Despite being in a relationship with the Spanish international, she wants to let everyone know that her content is not focused on the beautiful game.Laura told Tribuna: “My reels are never about football, it’s about me or my boyfriend.“I don’t say anything about football, that’s not my place. I know far too little about that.Most read in Euro 2024“I don’t say anything about clubs, I don’t do any analysis. I do it for myself, for entertainment.“I can’t take myself seriously in that environment.RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo shows what he is made of in training “Everyone tells me: you’re a player’s wife. I don’t see it that way myself. I make fun of it.”Even so, her videos about football are some of her most popular.She explained: “What people don’t understand is that when I post something about football, I do it on purpose because it’s a guaranteed million-view banger because I get hate.”Laura often has to deal with trolls and negative comments, especially when she is reduced to just being Dani’s girlfriend: “If you tell me that the club my boyfriend plays football for is crap, then I don’t care.Dani Olmo controlling the ball during the Euro 2024 semi-final against France at Munich Football Arena on July 9, 2024Credit: Getty“That’s so stupid. As if I have the right to decide or if I care at all.””He could play for Blau-Weiß Papenburg tomorrow, then that would be my favourite team.“It’s as if my boyfriend were a doctor: then I would tell my friends to go to the practice.”How long have Dani Olmo and Laura Abla Schmitt been dating?According to the Instagram page Football Wags/Families, the couple started dating in the summer of 2023. The picture Laura posted on Instagram confirming the relationship in January 2024Credit: Instagram @laurablaLaura posted a picture of herself and Dani confirming their relationship on the platform on January 1, 2024, along with a message reading “Bevor jemand anderes ihn zeigt” — which roughly translates to “before someone else points it out”.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd in another Instagram post from April 16, 2024, she wrote: “Ich hab mit vollster Zufriedenheit mein Cheerleader-Jahresabo heute verlängert 💃💃 to many more years with you @daniolmo ❤️”The German in this post roughly translates to: “I have, with complete satisfaction, extended my annual cheerleading subscription today”. More