England's Redemption Mission in Euro 2024 Final

England’s manager Gareth Southgate believes his team must be “tactically perfect” to beat Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday. England reached their first major final on foreign soil with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the semi-final. This marks the third time in four major tournaments that Southgate has guided England to the semi-final stage. Southgate acknowledges Spain, three-time winners, as the “favourites” for the final due to their strong tournament performance. He emphasized the importance of recovery and tactical precision against a formidable Spanish side.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice says England’s loss to Italy in the Euro 2020 final motivates them. Italy won 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Rice hopes England can write their own history and win for their manager. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, who assisted Ollie Watkins’ last-minute winner against the Netherlands, echoed this sentiment, saying the team is determined to “finish the job” and change their lives. Despite a slow start in the tournament, England has reached their second consecutive Euros final.

Palmer, who won the European Championship at Under-21 level with England in 2023, believes the team has found their rhythm. He noted that their performance in the semi-final was their best in the tournament, which bodes well for the final against Spain. Reflecting on the significance of the match, Palmer compared it to last year’s Under-21s final against Spain, emphasizing the magnitude of the upcoming game. The team focuses on winning and making their country proud.