13th Jul 7:46 am
Athletic Bilbao president Jon Uriarte has slammed the Spanish FA for the lack of protection for Nico Williams, stating: 'Nico has been subjected to a bombardment of questions about his future in an excessive and uncontrolled manner while at the European Championship.' The statement highlights that things may not be perfect in the Spanish camp, as Alvaro Morata also slammed the media recently.
13th Jul 7:10 am
England's semi-final hero Ollie Watkins believes the Three Lions have what it takes to lift the trophy, stating: 'We are definitely hard to beat, then we just need that one chance and we can win the game. It doesn’t matter if we are playing poorly or if players are having an off day, we still have that world-class talent where we can pop up and get that goal.'
13th Jul 5:45 am
England legend Gary Lineker has been extremely impressed by Spain's latesr star, stating: ‘Lamine Yamal blows my mind. I’ve not seen anything like this. To do the sort of stuff he is doing at his age is incredible.'
12th Jul 2:38 pm
Spain's midfield linchpin Rodri believes that Euro 2024 final opponents England have "many players who can do a lot of damage" but feels that his Manchester City team-mate Phil Foden is the one player who must "be kept under control because he has an innate ability to move in a small space".
12th Jul 2:19 pm
Gareth Southgate's future as England manager has come under the spotlight with his contract set to run out in December but the Three Lions boss - in his second major final - insists it is "impossible to make a logical decision" right now as his "sole focus for two years" has been winning Euro 2024.
12th Jul 1:10 pm
Dani Olmo has played a key role in helping Spain reach Sunday's Euro 2024 final, having scored three goals including the winner against France in the semi-finals, and he does not see any obvious reason why La Roja should change their approach against England. "If it's working, why should we change it," Olmo said. "We are demonstrating a unique and personalized game idea for the national team. We are doing well."
12th Jul 10:30 am
Semi-final hero Ollie Watkins says the entire England squad have their eyes on winning Euro 2024 but he insists the Three Lions need to prepare themselves for an extremely tough opponent in Spain. He told reports: "We need to respect Spain because they are a very good team. It's going to be a difficult game and we need to focus on Sunday."
12th Jul 10:07 am
Spain have been handed a boost ahead of Sunday's final following reports from Spanish media that Alvaro Morata will be fit to play. The captain injured his knee after a security guard collided into him after the semi-final win over France, but he trained with the squad on Thursday and is set to lead his country out against England.
12th Jul 8:46 am
Declan Rice has lauded Kobbie Mainoo for his willingness to "say it how it is" and that this attitude has helped the duo form a "nice partnership" in England's midfield. The Arsenal star said: "What I like about him is that he is not scared to say it how it is. That's what I love about him, that is what the lads love about him. He gets that respect, he has that leadership."
12th Jul 6:13 am
Midfielder Rodri has belief that Spain can get the better of England in the final of Euro 2024 in Berlin on Sunday evening. The Manchester City ace told reporters: They defend well, they can attack you, they are good at set-pieces. We have to work on how to hurt them and we are confident that we can beat them.
12th Jul 2:42 am
Gareth Southgate accepts that Spain are the "favourites" to win the final of Euro 2024 in Berlin on Sunday evening and thinks his England side will have to avoid any mistakes to cause an upset. He said: "They would be rightly favourites for what they have done this tournament. They have been the best team. Tactically we will have to be perfect as they are such a good side."
11th Jul 4:33 pm
Spain have won all six of their games so far at Euro 2024, albeit with Germany having been beaten after extra time in the quarter-finals. La Roja now go into Sunday's final as the favourites but Gareth Southgate feels that England have been improving the longer they have stayed in the tournament and can finally end their long wait for a trophy. "We are in there and with what we have shown to this point we have as good a chance as they do," the England boss said.