Gareth Southgate has made just one change to his squad that will face off against Spain in the European Championship final in Berlin.
The English manager has surprised a lot of fans by making a change in defence for his side, with Luke Shaw replacing Kieran Trippier at left-back.
The Manchester United man is starting his first game since February when he picked up an injury while playing for his club with the 29-year-old only making his return to the pitch in the quarter-finals against Switzerland.
The left-back position has been a major issue with Southgate forced to play Trippier out of position which as a result has hindered the side’s attacking fluency on the left-hand side.
The rest of the team remains the same with Bukayo Saka retaining his spot as a right-wing back behind Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham.
Team News for the final 👇
🇪🇸 – Carvajal and Le Normand return to the starting XI following their suspensions.
🏴 – Luke Shaw starts instead of Kieran Trippier in England’s only change. #BBCFootball #EURO2024 #ESPENG pic.twitter.com/Gt0Yom4l2O
— BBC 5 Live Sport (@5liveSport) July 14, 2024
Spain on the other hand will be boosted by the return of Dani Carval and Robin Le Normand who missed the semi-finals due to a suspension.
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Publish date : 2024-07-14 18:01:39
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