This game will see a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final, won 1-0 by Spain. It is only the second time there has been the same fixture in back-to-back World Cup/Euro finals, along with Germany versus Sweden (Euro 2001 and the 2003 World Cup), won both times by the Germans.

Sarina Wiegman's England are through to their third-successive tournament final, as they take on Spain in a repeat of the World Cup final in Australia two years ago. That night in Sydney it was La Roja who triumphed as a first half goal from Olga Carmona saw Spain become champions.

Despite UEFA’s commitment to women’s soccer with a $1 billion strategy through 2030, its president Aleksander Ceferin hasn’t been seen at the Women’s European Championship during the thrilling knockout stages.