Defending champions England Women take on Spain Women for the chance to win the Women’s European Championship trophy on Sunday at 5pm (UK time).
England Women predicted lineup vs Spain Women
England Women (4-3-3): Hampton; Bronze, Williamson, Morgan, Greenwood; Toone, Walsh, Stanway; Mead, Russo, Hemp.
Sarina Wiegman’s England now stand just one win away from defending the European Championship crown they famously won on home soil three years ago.
Their campaign in Switzerland has been anything but straightforward, marked by nervy starts and dramatic finishes. In the quarter-finals, they battled back from two goals down to take Sweden to penalties. The Lionesses held their nerve to advance through to the semi-finals against Italy. There, they struck a 96th-minute equaliser before sealing victory with a 119th-minute winner.
Wiegman must now make some big selection calls ahead of Sunday’s showdown against tournament favourites Spain.
England Women team news vs Spain Women
Wiegman has built a reputation for consistency in her team selections. And the two-time European Championship-winning coach looks set to stick closely to the starting XI that beat Italy in the semi-final.
Esme Morgan impressed at centre-back and will almost certainly keep her place, leaving Jess Carter on the bench once again.
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Fans and pundits alike continue to call for Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang to start after their latest game-changing performances off the bench. But Wiegman is expected to keep them as second-half impact subs.
Lauren James is England’s main injury concern after she was withdrawn at half-time against Italy with an ankle issue. Beth Mead could be drafted into the starting XI to replace James for the final against Spain.
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Can England retain their European Championship crown?
Wiegman has transformed England into a major force, not only in Europe but on a global scale. The Dutch coach inspired the Lionesses to Euro glory three years ago and then came heartbreakingly close to adding a World Cup title, only to fall 1-0 to Spain in the 2023 final.
Spain have continued to rise, capturing the Nations League and storming their way to a first-ever Euros final, winning all five of their matches in Switzerland.
Bookmakers favour Spain, but this England team have made a heroic habit of defying the odds. And you can simply never count them out when it matters most.