Better from Spain until they give it away in the middle of the pitch and Morgan Gibbs-White steps in.

Alex Howell
Football reporter at the Batumi Arena

A fast-paced couple of minutes after a slow start. England with the first two big chances of the match. It's great to see how the attacking players link up.

Spain play some keep ball to diffuse the England momentum.

The Three Lions have come out swinging.

England again!

Anthony Gordon leads the charge once more, getting away on the left before trying to pick out Morgan Gibbs-White in the middle. It would be a tap in for the Forest man but for a fine interception from Jon Pacheco.

First chance! And it's a good one!

Anthony Gordon cuts in from the and shoots low to force a save from Spain keeper Arnau Tenas. The ball flies past Cole Palmer from the save.

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It's been a stop-start opening five. Loose passes and clumsy tackles.

It's likely to be a patient opening. Both teams love a look at the ball. They'll try to play.

That's another way of saying that you shouldn't be surprised to see a square ball between centre-backs early on.

Once again, England are without what you'd term a full-time striker. Anthony Gordon and Morgan Gibbs-White the most advanced pair.

The weather looks better in Georgia than it is in England at the moment, as everyone at Headingley knows only too well.

They're off for rain again there. So it's a good job we have some live sport here then.

Lee Carsley is up and chewing gum. He'll want a better start than in the semi.

Away we go.

England haven't won this tournament in just under 40 years. They're up against a nation who know full well how to do just that.

Time to shine.

Alex Howell
Football reporter at the Batumi Arena

The teams are out and England are hoping to end their tournament in the perfect way. The England players get a great reception from the fans behind their goal.

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Some solid anthem work from both sets of players. No words for Spain, so it is all steely, focused glares forward.

The English lads do a fine job, not least skipper Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Alex Howell
Football reporter at the Batumi Arena

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Lee Carsley has urged his England Under-21 side to take their chance at European Championship glory because his players "can't get this time back" after their final against Spain on Saturday.

The match at Georgia's Batumi Arena marks the end of a two-year cycle for Carsley's side, with many of his players no longer eligible to play U21 football once the final whistle blows.

"We've spoken about this literally being a moment in time and that it's going to pass quickly," said Carsley.

"It's making the most of now and trying to encourage them that they can't get this time back. Whether we've done well or not, this time we've had now, we're not going to get it back.

"It's about trying to remove the pressure and let them enjoy the experience.

"I always think that if you give the players that feeling of responsibility and ownership, then they are more than likely to perform because they feel part of what we're trying to do."

More from England boss Lee Carsley, speaking about his future (he is currently on a rolling contract): "I don't see this as a beginning, middle or end.

"It was more important for me that the players had a really good experience - that was the biggest thing.

"I don't see this as a step to somewhere else. I see this as making sure I can do a good job, and being as well prepared as I can be. I tried three or four years ago not to look too far ahead on what's next - I did as a player, massively, I was always constantly thinking about it.

"I try to avoid that as a coach. I'm not looking at these players as a springboard - the opposite to that. The most important thing to me is they perform well in the final and show what they can do."

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If you want to know a bit more about the keeper that has kept five clean sheets for England in this tournament and who is likely to be on view throughout next season's Premier League for Burnley, you could do a lot worse than reading BBC Sport's profile piece on James Trafford.

You can read that here.

Santi Denia, who has coached each of Spain's age groups from U16 up at some stage since 2010: "We knew from the start if we reached the final it would be here in Georgia, we'd have to make this trip, and that we would play the group stage in Romania.

"We're here, and now we're going to have our pre-match training session. It's true we've had less preparation time, but the medical team and everyone is working hard towards the same goal."

Carsley: "It's definitely a venue we feel comfortable in. From the journey to the stadium, the lads are aware of how far it is and the reception we get.

"The Premier League is very popular in Georgia, you see the shirts everywhere. The players have made a point of signing autographs and meeting the locals. We've had a lot of kids at training and they've been giving them jerseys, that goes a long way."

One thing that may well be a factor in today's game is that England have played all of their games in Georgia, the vast majority at the Adjarabet Arena in Batumi that serves as the venue for this evening's final.

Spain have been in co-hosts Romania for their games. They have had to travel 1000 miles to get here for the big showdown.

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England have been pretty flawless in reaching the final of this tournament. Five games, five wins, 10 goals scored and none conceded.

They pretty much breezed through their group, did what was required against a decent Portugal in the last eight and then overcame a sluggish opening and penalty miss from Morgan Gibbs-White to see off Israel in the semis.

Gibbs-White has impressed, as has Liverpool's Curtis Jones in midfield. Levi Colwill has been excellent at the back and behind him James Trafford - soon to be the third most expensive keeper in English football history courtesy of a reported £19m move from Man City to Burnley - has stopped everything that has come his way.

Anthony Gordon needs no introduction, nor does Emile Smith Rowe or Harvey Elliott.

England come into this game with an unbeaten record against Spain.

The Young Lions have not lost in five previous meetings with La Rojita. The most recent of these was a 1-1 draw in the 2011 Euros group stage. The run also includes that 3-0 aggregate success in the 1984 final.

Spain are no strangers to winning this tournament. They've bagged the trophy five times in total, taking three out of the last six.

They remain unbeaten so far in this tournament, Ukraine being the only side to deny them victory in their group games with a last-match 2-2 draw.

They needed extra-time to beat Switzerland in the quarters before then properly showing Ukraine who was boss in the semis, courtesy of a 5-1 victory.

Keep an eye out for Manchester City left-back Sergio Gomez - who has been playing in a more advanced position - and Braga striker Abel Ruiz, both of whom have scored three goals so far this tournament.

Then there is Osasuna's Manu Sanchez, who will join the aforementioned dup in attack, and the likes of Betis' Juan Miranda, who has already featured for Spain's senior side and scored on his debut against Lithuania.