IT has been 39 years since England U21 secured Euro glory – but that can all change as they take on Spain in THIS Saturday’s mouthwatering final.
Goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Cole Palmer and Cameron Archer saw the Young Lions brush past Israel in the semi’s on Wednesday.
PACameron Archer’s goal closed the show as England beat Israel 3-0 in the semi-final[/caption]
And it was a result that meant England are now set to be involved in their first European showpiece since 2009 – a night that they’ll want to forget in a hurry.
Furthermore, Lee Carsley’s side have been labelled as favourites to go all the way having conceded no goals throughout the entire competition.
However, Spain are masters of this tournament as La Rojita have lifted three of the last seven European trophies.
When is England U21 vs Spain U21 – Euro 2023 final?
England’s huge Euro 2023 final against Spain will take place THIS Saturday – July 8.It is scheduled to get underway at 5pm BST – 8pm local time.Adjarabet Arena in Georgia is the chosen venue for this tasty match and it can host approximately 20,035 fans.Premier League icon James Milner was on the score sheet when England U21 last beat Spain U21 in 2009.
Is the Euro 2023 final on TV?
Unfortunately, the Euro final between England U21 and Spain U21 will NOT be broadcast live in the UK.However, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire action through our live blog.
Where can I watch it for FREE?
UEFA have announced that viewers can tune into the action for FREE via the official UEFA website.
What is the team news?
England boss Lee Carsley will once again be without Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey who sustained an injury in the 1-0 quarter-final win against Portugal.
However, Norwich full-back Max Aarons and West Ham defender Ben Johnson return after serving their suspensions in the Israel semi-final triumph.
England U21 Squad in full
Goalkeepers: Josh Griffiths (West Bromwich Albion), Carl Rushworth (Brighton and Hove Albion), James Trafford (Manchester City)
Defenders: Max Aarons (Norwich City), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Charlie Cresswell (Leeds United), Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Manchester City), Ben Johnson (West Ham United), Luke Thomas (Leicester City)
Midfielders: Tommy Doyle (Manchester City), Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), James Garner (Everton), Angel Gomes (Lille), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa), Oliver Skipp (Tottenham Hotspur)
Forwards: Cameron Archer (Aston Villa), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Cole Palmer (Manchester City) Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal)
What are the odds?
England U21 to win 33/20Spain U21 to win 13/8
*Odds courtesy of Ladrbokes are correct at time of publication