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      Who is Spain manager Luis de la Fuente and what has he won?

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      SPAIN are eyeing their fourth European Championship title on Sunday as they take on England in the Euro 2024 final.La Roja have been one of the stand out sides in Germany, winning all of their games at the tournament so far.Luis de La Fuente is looking to lead the Spanish national team to the Euro 2024 titleCredit: GETTYLuis de la Fuente has been the man in the Spanish dugout at Euro 2024 – and SunSport has the lowdown on the impressive gaffer.Who is Spain manager Luis de la Fuente?Luis de la Fuente was born in Haro, Spain, on June 21, 1961 – and is the head coach of the Spanish national team.His footballing journey began as a player, coming through Athletic Bilbao’s youth system, making his senior debut for the reserves in 1978.Three years later, De La Fuente made his first appearance for Bilbao’s first team as a left-back, coming on as a substitute in a 0-0 draw with Valencia.READ MORE IN EUROSThe Spaniard went on to make 179 appearances for The Lions before making the switch to Sevilla in 1987.After four years in the south of Spain, he returned to Bilbao for a 20 million pesetas fee.In 1993, De La Fuente moved to Alaves in the Spanish third tier – and after one season, he decided to hang up his boots aged 33.At international level, the left-back made one appearance for the Spanish Olympic team in 1988 but was never selected for La Roja’s senior side.Most read in FootballWhen did Luis de la Fuente go into management?De La Fuente was appointed manager of Club Portugalete in 1997, just three years after retiring.In the summer of 2000, the Spaniard was then appointed at third-tier side Aurrera but was sacked the following year.He then had a spell in charge of the Sevilla academy before returning to Bilabo to manage their youth and reserve teams during a six-year stint.In 2011, he was appointed coach at another former club in Alaves but was dismissed after just eleven games in charge.After two years away from management, De La Fuente joined the Spanish national team set-up in 2013.He enjoyed stints as manager of Spain’s U18, U19, U21 and U23 sides before being appointed head coach of the senior team, replacing Luis Enrique in 2022.De La Fuente boasts an impressive record in charge of La Roja, winning 18 of the 21 games he has been at the helm.The 63-year-old will is aiming to lead Spain to Euro 2024 glory on Sunday as they take on England in the huge Berlin 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.What has Luis de la Fuente won?As a player, De La Fuente enjoyed a successful career, winning successive La Liga titles in 1983 and 1984 with Bilbao.The 1984 season was a double-winning campaign, with The Lions also winning the Copa del Rey.Bilbao have not won the Spanish top-flight ever since those back-to-back triumphs.As a coach, De La Fuente had success with the Spanish youth teams, winning the European U19 Championship and European U21 Championship in 2015 and 2019, respectively.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn 2020, he led Spain to a silver medal at the Japan Olympics after they lost to Brazil in the final.Last summer, De La Fuente secured his first title with the Spanish senior team – as La Roja edged passed Croatia on penalties to win the Uefa Nations League title. More

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      Kieran Trippier tattoos: What are the meanings behind the England & Newcastle defender’s body ink?

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      KIERAN Trippier is well known for his incredible passion for football which has seen him earn a place on the England squad.But the Euro 2024 star also has another great love and that’s his tattoos.:Kieran Trippier sports a huge collection of tattoosCredit: GettyHow many tattoos does Kieran Trippier have?Kieran Trippier is enjoying the career of his life on the Euro 2024 pitch.But along with a lot of the England squad – like Kyle Walker, Ivan Toney and Phil Foden – he also has a HUGE passion for tattoos.The sportsman’s body art includes sleeves on both arms and a poignant inking on his chest.Fans regularly get a glimpse of his impressive body art when he is on the pitch.Read more on Kieran TrippierDiamond on his chestThe defender has a huge diamond on his chestCredit: GettyEngland defender Kieran Trippier has several tattoos across his body which includes a huge diamond on his chest.Although he hasn’t revealed what it means, the gem could symbolise the wealth he has enjoyed thanks to his glittering football career.The diamond is likely to represent personal achievement and value.The Newcastle United player has certainly built up a huge fortune since beginning his career as a premiership footballer.Most read in FootballThanks to being hot property on the pitch, Trippier has a personal wealth of £33M which could buy a lot of diamonds.Birds on his backThe birds on his back symbolise freedomCredit: GettyTrippier also sports two birds on his back that are placed either side of his shoulder blades.This type of tattoo are generally seen as symbols of freedom due to their ability to soar high in the skies.My mascot son wants to walk out with Mbappe instead of me They can also symbolise transformation as they draw parallels from the mythical phoenix that rises from the ashes.Full sleeves on both armsThe footy star has tattoo sleeves on both armsCredit: GettyA lot of footballers sport full arm sleeve tattoos, and Trippier is no different.The popular defender has full body ink on both of his arms.Trippier’s impressive collection of interconnected tattoos go from shoulder to wrist. Tattoo specialists say that full sleeves are often a “canvas for storytelling and personal expression”.One person who also has their arms completely covered is former England ace David Beckham, who is known for his extensive collection of tattoos.A woman on his forearmTrippier has a woman on his right forearmCredit: GettyAnother very prominent tattoo is Trippier inking of a woman.The inking can be found on his right forearm.It’s not known who the woman is, but portrait tattoos typically represent a loved one.The impressive body art could be to show the love he has for his wife Charlotte.The couple got married in June 2016, after getting engaged the previous year.How to watch the Euro 2024 finalThe Euro 2024 final will be broadcast live on BOTH BBC One and ITV1.READ MORE SUN STORIESAll of the games at the European Championships have been aired on either BBC or ITV during the tournament. You will be able to live stream the final for FREE on either BBC iPlayer or ITVX.England football stars’ tattoosThe England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos. More

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      Who is Alvaro Morata’s wife Alice Campello and do they have children? Meet the Spain & Atlético Madrid striker’s family

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      ALICE Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer married to Spanish footballer Álvaro Morata.She is currently in Germany supporting her husband at the Euro 2024 championships. Here is everything you need to know about her and their relationship. Alice Campello at the Euro 2024 semi final supporting her husband Campello poses in the Lavezzi Islands The married couple pose in Ibiza just after their wedding Alice poses in this selifeWho is Alice Campello?Alice Campello is an Italian model and fashion designer.She was born on March 5, 1995, in Mestre, Italy.Alice has been successful in the fashion industry, with her own brand of bags called Avril Gau.She has collaborated with several high-profile brands such as Dior and Chanel.READ MORE ON ALVARO MORATAThe couple met in 2016 when Morata was playing for Juventus.Alice said about their meeting:“He wrote to me (on Instagram).”I answered him after a long time and, in the end, we met.”The couple started dating shortly after and on December 10, 2016, Morata proposed on stage during a magic show in Madrid.read more in footballThey tied the knot in 2017 and got married in Venice in front of a star studded audience including Isco and Simone Zaza.Since their wedding the pair have welcomed four children.Chelsea flop Morata branded ‘so unintentionally funny’ as he gets stuck in flag during Atletico Madrid celebrationTheir twins, Alessandro and Leonardo, were born on July 29, 2018.As a tribute to them, Morata changed his shirt number from 9 to 29 at Chelsea.In 2020, they welcomed their third son Edoardo.And in 2023 their daughter, Bella, was born. Alice Campello with their youngest daughter Bella at the Euro 2024 The pair welcomed twins in 2018Alice suffered complications during that pregnancy and ended up in intensive care after the birth.Alvaro said: “Alice has left intensive care and is in a room doing much better and recovering with Bella.“I am still coming to terms with what happened.“Thank you Alice for teaching me a lesson once again.You’re the best thing that has happened to me and my life without you would have no meaning.Alvaro Morata’s message to his wife”You are without doubt a fighter and an example for me.“These have definitely been the worst days of my life but I’m fortunate to have you in it.“You’re the best thing that has happened to me and my life without you would have no meaning.“Thank you to everyone who has been close to us and once again thank you to everyone at the University Hospital of Navarra for their delicacy and treatment.”Alice has been see on the sidelines supporting Morata in Germany at the Euro 2024 finals.Spain advanced to the final and is playing England on Sunday July 14, 2024 at 8pm.It is yet unclear if he will play in the final after he injured himself during the semi-final celebrations. The model frequently uploads raunchy pictures to Instagram Alvaro Morata and Alice Campello enjoyed their wedding in VeniceCredit: Flynet Pictures The model has 1 million followers on InstagramDoes Alice Campello use Twitter or Instagram?Alice is an Instagram star, boasting 3.4 million followers on the social media site.She uploads multiple photos most days, and can be found at @alicecampello.Her Twitter account has the same handle as her Instagram account, however she is not active on it. The couple pose in a photo uploaded days after their wedding The couple pose with their two dogsMeet 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 Marc Cucurella’s partner Claudia Rodriguez and do they have kids? Meet the Spain and Chelsea defender’s family

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      CLAUDIA Rodriguez is a communications professional, mother of three and long-term girlfriend of Marc Cucurella.She is in Germany supporting her long-term boyfriend at the Euro 2024 championships, and here is everything you need to know about her and their relationship.Claudia is supporting her boyfriend at the Euro 2024 in GermanyCredit: instagram/@_claurodriTheir children are in Germany as wellCredit: instagram/@_claurodriMarc Cucurella and his girlfriend Claudia Rodriguez have been dating for six yearsCredit: instagram/@_claurodriWho is Marc Cucurella’s girlfriend Claudia Rodriguez?Claudia Rodriguez, 24, is known for being the girlfriend of Spanish professional footballer Marc Cucurella.She works in communication, and in February 2023 launched her maternity and baby accessories collection at Elevenmia.Elevenmia shared on Instagram about the “important” collaboration: “Today, after many months of work, we finally present our new collection CLAUDIA x Elevenmia”A collection full of prints, colour, and joy. read more on marc cucurella”Soft, pleasant, and fresh textures.”The baby accessory brand added: “Claudia, mother of two beautiful little ones and a princess on the way, offered her hand to create a collection together.”Today, we have no words to describe how grateful we feel. “It is an incredible pleasure to meet people like her.Most read in Euro 2024″We saw in her all the values that we try to convey every day at Elevenmia.”We hope you like it!”A thousand thanks for this, Claudia.”The Wag has three children with Marc.Their first child Mateo was born in October 2019, with Claudia saying “the most beautiful thing in our lives has arrived”.Second son Rio was born on August 15, 2021. On his first birthday, Claudia posted on Instagram: “How lucky are all those people who have been lucky enough to cross paths with you at some point in their lives… you are light, you are joy, you are magic. “Thank you for your thousand and one daily smiles, my dear. We love you so much little one.”Third child Bella was born on February 21, 2023, with Claudia sharing a picture of her daughter online with the words: “Welcome to the family Bella.”She is active on social media platforms with 63,300 followers on Instagram where she shares pictures of her family and life.In 2024, she and her kids headed to Germany to support her fella at the Euros.Spain has reached the final, where they will face England on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Berlin.Claudia revealed that Marc made a promise to her if Spain won Euro 2024.She said: “Marc promised somewhere that he would dye his hair red.”But he didn’t promise me anything and I won’t force him to do it.”Marc Cucurella and Claudia Rodriguez have three children togetherCredit: instagram/@_claurodriShe and the children support Mark Cucurella at his gamesCredit: instagram/@_claurodriHow did Marc Cucurella and Claudia Rodriguez meet?Cucurella and Claudia met in Barcelona when he played for the club.They met in 2018, though the exact details of their meeting remain unknown.Their romance blossomed, and Claudia soon followed him to Madrid, where he starred for Getafe in 2019.The family relocated to the UK when Cucurella signed for Brighton in 2021.After a season at the club he joined Chelsea in 2022.READ MORE SUN STORIESHow long have Marc Cucurella and Claudia Rodriguez been together?Cucurella and Claudia have been together since 2018.As of 2024, they have been in a relationship for six years, though the couple has yet to marry.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 Iglesias (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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      Kyle Walker tattoos: What are the meanings behind the England & Man City defender’s body ink?

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      ENGLAND ace Kyle Walker is well known for his love of body art.But fans may not know that many of the Euro 2024 star’s tattoos have emotional reasons behind them.Kyle Walker’s arm tattoos on display as he turns out for EnglandCredit: RexHow many tattoos does Kyle Walker have?Euro 2024 star Kyle Walker is well known for his passion for football.But the England star also has a love of tattoos.The sportsman’s body art includes sleeves on both arms and multiple inkings across his torso.They reflect different parts of his life and the people who are important to him.Read more on Kyle WalkerSpeaking to Unscripted, Walker has previously revealed how each tattoo is special to him.He said: “At the time I wanted to do it so I don’t regret it.”First tattoo Kyle Walker got his own name on his hand for his first tattooCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2Walker kicked off his tattoo collection with something simple.The footballer opted to have his own name inked on his hand along with a star.Most read in FootballThe Man City star revealed: “The first tattoo that I ever got was ‘K. Walker’ on my hand and it actually had one star.“But I got a lot of stick for it from my friends saying ‘well, you are only one star, is that how much you rate yourself?’”Annie Kilner arrives to cheer on Kyle Walker with other Wags (1)Right arm messageWalker has an inspirational quote on his right armCredit: GettyWalker has a huge tattoo inked across his right arm.The poignant body art reads, “To the stars through difficulties”.This inspirational phrase is likely to be as a reminder to himself to stay focused through tough times.Tribute to grandfatherKyle Walker dedicated one tattoo to his grandfatherCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2Walker’s body art collection includes dedications to family members he has loved and lost.This includes the man responsible for kicking off his brilliant football career.My sister had a baby who passed away as well so up here I have got an angel carrying a baby (tattoo) and it says ‘God gained an angel’.Kyle Walker Explaining the inking, the Three Lions ace said: “I got this eye for my grandad who took me to Sheffield United and got me into football, he passed away.”I got the eye to say that he’s always looking down on me and he guides me through a lot.”Tribute to nieceKyle Walker has a tribute to his niece who sadly died as a babyCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2Another heartbreaking tattoo is an angel on his right shoulder.The footballer had this artwork done as a tribute to his niece who passed away.Kyle said: “Also, it’s a very deep one, my sister had a baby who passed away as well, so up here I have got an angel carrying a baby and it says ‘God gained an angel’.”Kyle’s kidsManchester City defender Kyle Walker will never forget his son’s birthdayCredit: Instagram @kylewalker2The England ace has also got dedications to his two oldest sons, which includes a giant one across his torso.Kyle said: “Underneath here I have my youngest boy’s birthday and my oldest son’s footprint and handprint here.”Walker is yet to reveal if he’s had a new tattoo done to honour the birth of his youngest son Rezon, who was born in April 2024.Wedding tattooWalker has K inked on his wedding fingerCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP)Both Kyle and his wife Annie Kilner have matching K tattoos on their ring fingers.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhen they were going through a difficult time in the marriage in early 2024, her inking was visible as she had taken her wedding band off.However, the couple are making a go of things again, with Annie seen supporting her husband at the Euro 2024 tournament.England football stars’ tattoosThe England squad are known for their love of body art and a lot of them are covered in tattoos. More

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      Will there be an open-top bus parade in London if England win Euro 2024?

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      ENGLAND will be on the brink of making history on Sunday as they take on Spain in the final of Euro 2024. It is the first major final on foreign soil for the Three Lions, who were beaten in the final of Euro 2020 by Italy on penalties at Wembley. England beat Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday thanks to Ollie Watkins’ late goalGareth Southgate’s side have stumbled their way through the Euros with a series of nerve-wracking but thrilling performances en route to the Berlin showpiece. England have needed last-minute goals, extra-time and penalties in all three of their knockout games so far, including their 2-1 win over Netherlands on Wednesday night. And Sunday could be Southgate’s crowning moment as England boss, with celebrations expected to take place next week if his side are victorious. So just how will the country celebrate if England beat Spain at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin?Will there be a bus parade if England win Euro 2024?According to The Standard, there are plans in place for an open-top bus parade if England beat Spain in the final of Euro 2024. It’s said that preparations for a parade are already at an advanced stage, with a bus set to drive towards Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, July 16. The route would start at Guildhall and drive past Trafalgar Square en route to The Mall and the Palace. On Monday, the team would be expected to meet new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Most read in Euro 2024England’s route to the Euro 2024 finalENGLAND began their Euros final campaign in Germany on June 16.Starmer will attend the final on Sunday in Berlin. However if England lose the final, there will be no parade. An England win would be historic and the men’s national team’s first major trophy since they won the World Cup in 1966. England beat Slovakia, Switzerland and Holland en route to the final while Spain overcame Georgia, Germany and France. More

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      England vs Spain – Euro 2024 final: Southgate’s side look to end 58-year title drought – stream FREE, TV, team news

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      ENGLAND can make the nation proud THIS SUNDAY when they battle Spain in Berlin with the Euro 2024 trophy up for grabs.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 on 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 Joe Gomez’s wife Tamara Tia? Meet the England and Liverpool defender’s spouse

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      TAMARA TIA is the wife and childhood sweetheart of the Liverpool Defender Joe Gomez.The premiere league star also plays for England who are set to take on Spain in the Euro 2024 Final. Here’s what we know.Meet the England and Liverpool defender’s spouseCredit: InstagramJoe Gomez training with the England squad who are through to the Euro 2024 FinalCredit: REXEngland’s dramatic 2-1 win against Netherlands has secured their spot in the Euro 2024 Final on Sunday 14 at 20:00. Joe Gomez has been selected among the 24 England players for the final in Berlin, however it is unknown whether he will make an appearance on the pitch. Prior to Euro 2024, the last time Gomez trained for England he left in an ambulance.The 27-year-old was recalled to the England squad after he recovered from surgery to correct a tendon injury to his left knee in 2020. More from SportWho is Joe Gomez’s wife Tamara Tia?Tamara Tia was born December 1996 in Catford, England. The 27-year-old graduated from Kingston University in 2018 with a degree in Business Management. She is famously the wife of the Liverpool defender Joe Gomez.Gomez has described Tia as a supportive wife after she helped him through a 16-month period when he was out with a cruciate ligament injury.Most read in Euro 2024How long have Joe Gomez and Tamara Tia been together?The couple are childhood sweethearts. Their love story began when the two met on the Number 75 bus as the pair were travelling to and from school in Catford, South London.The couple engaged in December 2018 after Joe proposed to Tia on her 22nd birthday. England fans gush ‘my manager’ as incredible footage emerges of Southgate going wild after reaching Euro 2024 final Tamara shared her joy with her followers on Instagram: “27.12.18…A day I’ll remember for the rest of my life. The love of my life asked me to marry himTamara TiaInstagram“There aren’t enough words to describe the feeling I right now. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.”The two were wed after the Liverpool defender proposed on her 22nd BirthdayCredit: InstagramWhen did Joe Gomez and Tamara Tia get married?The couple tied the knot in June 2021. The wedding was a private ceremony held at Coworth Park, attended by only close family and friends. They spent their honeymoon at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Seychelles.Do Joe Gomez and Tamara Tia have children?Liverpool’s left back player shares a son with Tamara called Kyrie Gomez. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was born in June 2019. In the same week that Gomez welcomed his newborn son, he also won the UEFA Champions League with Liverpool after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the final played in Madrid.Tamara Tia Gomez the WAG of Joe GomezCredit: Instagram More