England vs Spain live score, updates, highlights, lineups, and result from Euro U21 final

By | July 8, 2023
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England and Spain will battle it out for the 2023 UEFA U21 European Championship title in the Georgian city of Batumi with the Young Lions pushing for a first European title at this level since 1984.

Both sides have been flawless in their drive to the final with five wins each and Lee Carsley’s England are yet to concede a goal in the tournament.

Opponents Spain are the joint most successful team in U21 European Championship history, with six titles alongside Italy, and their last competition win came in 2019.

Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for England vs Spain in this high-stakes UEFA U21 European Championship final.

MORE: England U21 squad, manager as 2023 Young Lions chase first Euro title since 1984

England vs Spain live score

  1H 2H Final
England      
Spain      

Goals:
None

Confirmed lineups:

England (4-4-2, right to left): Trafford (GK) — Garner, Harwood-Bellis, Colwill, Aarons — Palmer, Jones, Gomes, Smith-Rowe — Gibbs-White, Gordon

Spain (4-2-3-1, right to left): Tenas (GK) — Gomez, Parades, Pacheco, Miranda — Blanco, Baena — Rodri, Sancet, Gomez — Ruiz

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England vs Spain live updates, highlights from 2023 UEFA U21 Euro Championship final

30 Mins: All square as we hit the half hour mark in Batumi. Gordon’s early chance is the closest England have come to a breakthrough with Spain edging a tight game.

25 Mins: A break in play allows England to regroup after that spell of Spain pressure. But, midfield star Angel Gomes picks up the first booking of the tie as he catches Baena with a late challenge.

20 Mins: A HUGE MISS FOR SPAIN!

Gomez arrows in a corner, Aitor Paredes flicks on, but Abel Ruiz cannot stretch enough to stab home at the back post!

15 Mins: A warning for England as Villarreal’s Alex Baena curls a superb effort just past James Trafford’s post.

10 Mins: Another burst from England as Gordon’s low ball across the box almost reaches Morgan Gibbs-White but Jon Pacheco gets back to clear for Spain.

A bright start from England as Spain look to settle into the game.

7 Mins: First chance of the game falls to England as Anthony Gordon’s stinging effort forces a smart reaction stop from Barcelona goal keeper Arnau Tenas.

5 Mins: An even start here at the Adjarabet Arena. England’s defensive grit has got them to the final and they will be confident of posing a stubborn test to the La Roja attack.

KICK OFF: WE ARE UNDER WAY IN BATUMI!

15 mins to KO: Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard had a rousing pre-final message for Gunners teammate Emile Smith-Rowe

30 mins to KO: Some HUGE names have won the U21 Euro Player of the Tournament Award but no England player has won it since Mark Hateley in 1984!

45 mins to KO: Spain duo Sergio Gomez and Abel Ruiz are the joint top scorers at the 2023 U21 Euros will either make the difference tonight?

1 hr to KO: TEAM NEWS IS IN!

Just one change for England from the semifinal win over Israel as Max Aarons replaces Luke Thomas at left back and Spain are unchanged in Batumi.

1 hr 30 mins to KO: England have scored 10 goals and conceded zero this summer can they produce another winning moment tonight?

England vs Spain confirmed lineups

Carsley has recalled Max Aarons following his suspension for the semifinal win over Israel as Luke Thomas drops to the bench.

England (4-4-2, right to left): Trafford (GK) — Garner, Harwood-Bellis, Colwill, Aarons — Palmer, Jones, Gomes, Smith-Rowe — Gibbs-White, Gordon

Spain U21 boss Santi Denia has stuck with the same starting XI which cruised to a 5-1 semifinal win over Ukraine.

Spain (4-2-3-1, right to left): Tenas (GK) — Gomez, Parades, Pacheco, Miranda — Blanco, Baena — Rodri, Sancet, Gomez — Ruiz

England vs Spain live stream, TV channel

USA: The 2023 UEFA European Championship is available to watch via the CBS Sports Network with streaming options on Fubo, Paramount+ and ViX.

Canada/Australia: With no national broadcaster in these nations carrying the tournament, fans can access each match via UEFA TV.

UK: A late agreement means Channel 4 will broadcast the match on free-to-air TV. Fans can stream the final through Channel 4’s online offering or via UEFA TV.

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