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‘We’re excited’ says Southgate as England aim for Euro 2024 glory

England face Spain in the Euro 2024 final tonight as the Three Lions bid to win a first major men’s trophy for 58 years.

England’s route to the final in Berlin has been a rollercoaster ride thanks to a series of dramatic comebacks. Jude Bellingham’s spectacular overhead kick prevented a dismal defeat by Slovakia, before a tense penalty shootout victory over Switzerland and Ollie Watkins’ pinpoint 90th-minute winner to stun the Netherlands in the semi-finals.

Now they meet a talented Spain side widely regarded as the best team in the tournament so far, inspired by the brilliance of teenage winger Lamine Yamal. With fellow flyer Nico Williams on the other wing and Manchester City’s Rodri alongside playmaker Fabian Ruiz in midfield, Spain have a balanced side full of quality all over the pitch.

England will have to be at their best to win, but Gareth Southgate has a fully fit squad to call upon – with Luke Shaw fit and ready to start – as he seeks to go one step further than the heartbreaking defeat by Italy three years ago and make history.

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Uefa confirm baffling Golden Boot decision ahead of Euro 2024 final

Uefa have confirmed how the Golden Boot will be awarded after the Euro 2024 final on Sunday, with Harry Kane still in the running to claim it for a second major international tournament.

Scoring from the penalty spot against Netherlands in the semis - after also finding the target against Denmark and in extra time against Slovakia - put Kane level at the top with Dani Olmo of Spain, Cody Gakpo of Netherlands, Jamal Musiala of hosts Germany, Georgia’s Georges Mikautadze and Slovakia’s Ivan Schranz.

Until now, though, if it stayed the same way that would simply mean the qualifying criteria came into force: the top scorer with most assists claimed the award, with minutes played the next differentiator if players were still level.

But ahead of the final Uefa have announced that the Golden Boot this year will instead be shared between all players who finish level with the most goals.

Uefa confirm baffling Golden Boot decision ahead of Euro 2024 final

Harry Kane is in the running but might yet share the award with several others

Chris Wilson14 July 2024 16:55

Hundreds of rail services have been cancelled today with workers choosing to watch the game instead of work overtime.

Hundreds of Sunday trains have been cancelled across Britain as staff exercise their right not to work overtime on the day of the Euro 2024 final.

The leading intercity operator, GWR, is warning passengers: “Sickness and England reaching the final of the Euros are likely to reduce the number of colleagues available for overtime shifts.”

So bad is the disruption caused by train crew choosing to watch the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain that National Rail is warning passengers on the Great Western line linking London Paddington with South Wales and the West of England: “Do not travel after 6pm.”

Read the full story from Simon Calder:

Rail misery as hundreds of trains cancelled with staff choosing to watch England

Exclusive: Rail workers are choosing to watch England instead of working overtime, causing the cancellation of services across the country

Chris Wilson14 July 2024 16:50