1715: I spoke too quickly concerning the climate because it’s now raining in Berlin, as PA’s Simon Peach paperwork on X.
The heavens opened simply because the Olympiastadion gates did ☔️ #Euro2024 pic.twitter.com/a9b1sPH2bu
— Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) July 14, 2024
1710: It was at all times set to be an enormous sporting day for Spain and Carlos Alcaraz has received it off to an excellent begin by thrashing Novak Djokovic in straight units at Wimbledon.
The 21-year-old gained 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7/4) in two hours and 27 minutes to retain his males’s singles crown.
Will Spain’s footballers make it a double tonight?
1700: Wow. Stories have emerged of an surprising change to England’s line-up with Manchester United’s Luke Shaw now set to begin at left-wing again.
Shaw has come on in its place within the Three Lions’ final two video games however will line-up tonight as a substitute of Kieran Trippier, who will drop to the bench.
1555: And what of Spain?
Luis de la Fuente’s facet have crushed the likes of hosts Germany and World Cup finalists France on their run to the ultimate however the Spain boss says England will current the most important menace but.
Veteran winger-turned-full-back Jesus Navas, who is ready to return to bench obligation tonight with Dani Carvajal accessible after suspension, is set to make his ultimate worldwide recreation with a win.
1550: Let’s recap a number of the tales which have dominated the again pages within the build-up to tonight’s recreation…
A lot has been manufactured from England’s sub-standard shows at Euro 2024, significantly early on, which led to a wave of criticism. However BBC anchor Gary Lineker insists questioning Southgate, and the likes of Harry Kane, was honest.
Southgate was requested at his pre-match press convention final evening if he believed in fairytales. The Three Lions boss stated he didn’t however does consider in desires.
England captain Harry Kane is fuelled by the bitter reminiscence of the penalty shoot-out defeat to Italy three years in the past and is set to go one higher this time spherical.
1520: Followers have been gathering within the bars of Berlin all day with round 50,000 England followers anticipated within the German capital. Spain are rumoured to be backed by round 10,000. They are going to be outnumbered however will go in in assured temper given their spectacular run by the match.
England have been nowhere close to pretty much as good, drawing two of their group video games earlier than a few scratchy performances within the knockout phases.
Jude Bellingham’s beautiful overhead kick rescued them in opposition to Slovakia whereas they required a penalty shoot-out to see off Switzerland within the quarter-finals.
Even the semi-final win over the Netherlands was not with out its drama with Ollie Watkins coming off the bench to seize a last-gasp winner.
1500: Welcome to our dwell weblog of the build-up to tonight’s Euro 2024 ultimate between England and Spain.
The Olympiastadion in Berlin is the venue as Gareth Southgate’s males goal to present England their first main trophy because the 1966 World Cup. Spain, in distinction, have gained the trophy 3 times and goal to create historical past by including a record-breaking fourth.
The ultimate two. #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/ywjgRf4ZPh
— England (@England) July 14, 2024
What’s the climate like in Berlin?
There hasn’t been a lot sunshine in Germany this summer time with loads of cloud and rain. Nonetheless, the solar has come out for the ultimate!
The circumstances for tonight’s #EURO2024 ultimate. 🌤️ pic.twitter.com/QaQRfEJSs1
— England (@England) July 14, 2024
