England’s national football team has completed their final training session before the Euro 2024 final against Spain. The players, including stars like Harry Kane and John Stones, were put through their paces at their luxury base in Blankenhain. All 26 members of the squad participated in the training, giving manager Gareth Southgate a selection dilemma at left-back.
Luke Shaw and Kieran Trippier, who have both played significant roles in the tournament so far, shared game time in the semi-final victory over Holland. Trippier has been nursing a calf strain, while Shaw has yet to play a full 90 minutes. Southgate will need to decide which player to start in the crucial final.
After training, the team will depart Blankenhain and travel to Berlin by coach instead of a plane. They are expected to arrive in the German capital at 6:30pm. Ahead of their arrival, England fans have already started flooding Berlin, with an estimated 50,000 supporters set to fill the 71,000-seater Olympiastadion.
Southgate and captain Harry Kane will hold a press conference at 7:45pm to discuss their preparations and expectations for the final. The England manager expressed his desire to win the tournament, stating that it would be a life-changing achievement. He acknowledged the fine margins in football and how winning can alter perceptions.
In recent years, Southgate has developed a different mindset that allows him to handle the pressures of high-stakes matches. He emphasized that while winning is important, it does not define him as a person. This mental shift has helped him stay focused and composed throughout the tournament.
As England’s journey in Euro 2024 reaches its climax, fans eagerly await the outcome of the final. The team’s dedication and hard work in training have been evident, with players like Jordan Pickford, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Jude Bellingham showing their skills during the sessions. The stage is set for an intense showdown between England and Spain, and only time will tell if the Three Lions can end their 58-year wait for glory.