For the first time in 14 years, England will contest the final of the Under-21 European Championships, lining up against joint-record champions Spain on Saturday afternoon.
International youth football can serve as the setting for future stars to blossom but that isn't always the case. While Fabrice Muamba and Lee Cattermole marshalled England's midfield in 2009, six of the 11 that started for Germany that day won the senior World Cup five years later.
There is a glut of promising talents spread across the squads of both finalists. Any avid scouts have had to navigate UEFA's in-house streaming service to get a glimpse of these youngsters thus far. However, the final is set to be a far more accessible affair.
How to watch England U21s vs Spain U21s on TV and live streamAfter bludgeoning their way through the tournament without conceding a single goal, England are on the cusp of winning the Under-21 Euros for the first time since 1984. In light of their admirable progress, Channel 4 have acquired the rights to broadcast the final live.
BBC and Channel Five had also been interested but the fourth terrestrial channel won the brief bidding war. The final is also available on UEFA.tv.
All of Spain's tournament matches have been broadcast on the state channel TVE1. Yet, the progress of Santi Denia's side has attracted considerably less interest compared to previous years.
Spain's unrelenting success in this competition may have bred indifference. This will be Spain's fifth appearance in the last seven finals. No other nation has ever won this particular youth tournament more often, boasting five titles since its inception in 1978.
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