England, Spain ring in minimal changes in playing XI for Euro 2024 final

Spain coach Luis de La Fuente rang in a couple of changes to his starting XI for the Euro 2024 final against England, who unveiled only a solitary alteration to their lineup for the summit clash.

After missing Spain’s semi-final win over France, defenders Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand return from suspension in place of Nacho and Jesus Navas.

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Luke Shaw starts on the left 👀

A look at England’s XI 👇#EURO2024 | #ESPENG pic.twitter.com/UMNJbXqp3E

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Attacking midfielder Dani Olmo will make his second consecutive start after Pedri sustained a knee injury during the quarter-final win over hosts Germany.

Olmo netted a goal and made an assist to help Spain beat the Germans and scored the winner against France.

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England manager Gareth Southgate, as expected, brought in Luke Shaw at left back for Kieran Trippier, who he replaced at halftime in their semi-final victory over the Netherlands.

Teams:

Spain: Unai Simon; Dani Carvajal, Aymeric Laporte, Robin Le Normand, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Fabian Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Nico Williams; Alvaro Morata (c)

England: Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker, Marc Guehi, John Stones, Luke Shaw; Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Bukayo Saka; Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Harry Kane (c).

(With Reuters inputs)