England predicted lineup vs Spain - Euro 2024 final

Another European Championship final appearance awaits England this Sunday.

For England's men's team, it's a competition they have never won previously, coming within several penalties of a maiden triumph at Euro 2020. It's a heartbreak they seek to avenge this weekend, with Spain the side they must overcome to get their hands on the Henri Delaunay Cup.

It hasn't been a smooth route to the final, with England often their own greatest obstacle. However, they have started to gel as the tournament progresses, while a tweak of formation has helped the nation's stars shine a little brighter.

Gareth Southgate has come under significant scrutiny for his team selection this summer but he appears to have landed on his best XI. For such a gargantuan game, will the England boss risk changing things to nullify a frightening Spanish team?

Here's how England could line up for the Euro 2024 final.

England predicted lineup vs Spain (3-4-2-1)

GK: Jordan Pickford - Perhaps a slightly taller goalkeeper would have kept Xavi Simons' fizzing effort out, but that's the only mark against Pickford's name at Euro 2024. The Everton stopper has been typically energetic, even in his quieter moments.

CB: Kyle Walker - While the Manchester City defender has been a level below his best this summer, his pace and athleticism as part of a back three could be pivotal against Spain. Nico Williams will try and occupy that left channel, with Walker a possible antidote to his energy.

CB: John Stones - Alvaro Morata may cause Stones a few issues this weekend. The Spain striker, if fit, will drop deep and try and draw the Man City defender into advanced areas, allowing the speedy Williams and Lamine Yamal to make runs in behind. England must guard against that.

CB: Marc Guehi - England's strongest performer at Euro 2024, certainly in the rearguard, Guehi returned from suspension against the Netherlands. He put in another smooth display on the left-hand side of the back three.

RM: Bukayo Saka - Playing Saka as a wing-back-cum-midfielder may be a risk given Williams and Marc Cucurella will be bombing up the flank. However, having scored the all-important equaliser against Switzerland, he was a relentless threat again against the Dutch.

CM: Kobbie Mainoo - Having struggled for minutes in the group stage, England's transformation has been impressive following Mainoo's arrival in the starting XI. Composure, grit and class are just three attributes he offers.

CM: Declan Rice - Responsible for Simons' wonder strike in the semis after losing possession too easily, Rice didn't enjoy his best night against the Oranje. However, he is the only presence in the opposition half that offers any defensive solidity and is normally a class act.

LM: Luke Shaw - Shaw has now made two appearances for England in the knockout stages and played the entirety of the second half against the Netherlands. He may be deployed to keep up with Yamal on England's left.

AM: Phil Foden - The Premier League's Player of the Season saved his best performance of the tournament for the semi-final. He cracked the post with an excellent effort and was buzzing around the final third.

AM: Jude Bellingham - Bellingham has recent success in a major European final and England will expect him to lead by example in the final. He has already shown his ability to be the difference-maker.

ST: Harry Kane - While he did win and convert the equalising penalty against the Dutch, he still failed to inspire confidence up top. Dropping far too deep to collect possession, Ollie Watkins' late winner showed how important pace and darting runs are for a centre-forward.

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