England are just one match away from being crowned European Under-21 champions after reaching the final of this summer's tournament in Georgia and Romania. Lee Carsley's side will take on Spain in Saturday's showdown following their 3-0 win over Israel on Wednesday night.
Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon has been a key man for England in the tournament so far, and is set to play a big role in the final. England cruised through their group, beating Czechia, Israel and Germany before knocking out Portugal in the quarter-finals.
That set up another game with Israel, with England running out 3-0 winners, thanks to goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Cole Palmer and Cameron Archer. Spain romped to the final with a 5-1 victory over Ukraine, having also faced them in their group, along with Croatia and Romania. Here's all you need to know ahead of the final.
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When is England U21 vs Spain U21?
The game will take place on Saturday, July 8, kicking off at 5pm UK time. The game will be held at the Adjarabet Arena in Batumi, Georgia.
Is England U21 vs Spain U21 on TV?
No matches from the tournament have been broadcast live on UK TV channels, but Channel 4 have announced they will broadcast the final. Channel 4’s Chief Content Officer Ian Katz said: “Channel 4 has brought a number of historic sporting moments to a free to air audience in recent years and we’re delighted that the nation will be able to watch England’s Under-21s as they attempt to make their own bit of history against Spain on Saturday.
”The Young Lions final will be part of a bumper weekend of sport on Channel 4 with live coverage of qualifying for the British GP earlier on Saturday and the Grand Prix itself on Sunday.”
You can also watch the game on UEFA's own online service.
England U21 team news
Anthony Gordon is set to keep his place in the side, but Carsley must decide whether to restore Cameron Archer to the starting line up after Emile Smith-Rowe and Cole Palmer started against Israel. The Villa forward could come in for Arsenal star Smith-Rowe.
England U21 vs Spain U21 odds
- England U21 13/8
- Draw (90mins) 9/4
- Spain 7/4
Lee Carsley's backs his players
Lee Carsley backed his England Under-21s to create history after reaching the Euro 2023 final. It is the first time since 2009 they have made the European final and have not won the tournament since 1984.
"It's a great achievement for the players. We spoke about creating our own history," Carsley told a press conference. "We've done well up till now, but the next thing is the biggest thing. It comes in three days, so recovery will be important now.
"I still think we've still got a lot of improving to do. There's still another level for this team to go. They've really grown as a group and they're getting everything they deserve. I'm so, so pleased for them because I'm a big believer that we've got so much quality and they just need the opportunity.
"To watch how they've developed on and off the pitch has been brilliant. We sometimes take for granted the level of players we're producing. We've now mainly got to recover, and for the lads to get a bit of down time, and then look ahead to the final. They're so motivated to do well, I'm so lucky.
"All the credit goes to the squad, they're a very determined bunch. They have a lot of pride in possession, but also in the blocks and clearances. But there are still a lot of things we can sharpen up ahead of the next game."
