Ollie Watkins news conference as England prepare for Euro 2024 final
Spain v England in Berlin on Sunday (20:00 BST)
England on the verge of history - Gary Lineker
Today's newspapers
Many of today's papers are also reporting that the Football Association wants Gareth Southgate to remain as England manager after Euro 2024, regardless of whether they win the tournament.
That is something our very own Simon Stone reported earlier this year.
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The I
The i leads on Declan Rice saying that the England players want to win Sunday's final for manager Gareth Southgate, who has also led the team to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the last Euros final in 2021.
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The Daily Express
Today's Express leads on Declan Rice saying that England are "haunted" by losing the last Euros final at Wembley in 2021.
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England
Speaking to the media on Thursday, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said England's defeat by Italy in the Euro 2020 final will serve as motivation on Sunday.
Italy beat England 3-2 on penalties at Wembley after a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes in London.
"Seeing Italy lift that trophy will haunt me forever," said Rice.
"We are now presented with another opportunity where we can write our own history but we are up against another top side who we have to massively respect.
"Hopefully now we can do it. Not only for each other but also for the manager. I think he deserves it."
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Metro
Euro 2024 has been a journey for England players and fans. But they have gradually improved through the tournament and now have "one last dance" in Berlin on Sunday.
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"One more!" Gareth Southgate screamed at the England fans after Wednesday's semi-final win over the Netherlands. "One more!"
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England
Image source, PA MediaEngland will have to be "tactically perfect" to beat Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final, manager Gareth Southgate says.
England's men booked their first appearance in a major final on foreign soil with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in their semi-final on Wednesday.
It's the third time in the past four major competitions that Southgate has guided England to the semi-final stage of either the Euros or the World Cup.
Southgate says three-time winners Spain are the "favourites" for the final as England's men bid to win their first Euros title.
"They would be rightly favourites for what they have done this tournament. They have been the best team," said Southgate.
“They have got a day longer and in the past three finals, maybe more, it has been quite significant, so we have got to get our recovery spot on.
“Tactically we will have to be perfect as they are such a good side. But, you know, we are here."
Today's newspapers
Metro
King Charles' good luck message features on the front of today's Metro.
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Even King Charles has wished the team well for Sunday. He even asked for the Three Lions to spare the nation more anxiety by avoiding any late drama!!
His message on Instagram reads: "My wife and I join all our family in wishing you the warmest congratulations on reaching the final of the Uefa European Championship - and in sending our very best wishes for Sunday’s match.
"If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama, I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated!
"Good luck, England. Charles R."
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Spain v England (Sun, 20:00 BST)
What's at stake for England on Sunday?
As BBC presenter and former England captain Gary Lineker explains, Gareth Southgate's side has the chance to become the first England football team to win a major tournament overseas.
Euro 2024: Everything will be crossed for England - Lineker
Image source, PA MediaHappy Friday folks!! It's the last one of the Euros and guess what... England are still standing!!
Could this be the weekend that the Three Lions become European champions for the first time ever?!
We'll mull over England's chances throughout the day as we look at all the build-up to Sunday's Euro 2024 final against Spain in Berlin.
