U21 European Championship final preview: England vs Spain – where to watch, kick-off time, possible line-ups, form guide | OneFootball

England football teams, regardless of age group, rarely reach the finals of major international tournaments.

So it is no surprise that the imminent under-21 European Championship final has built quite the anticipation.

England U21 will look to make history on the European stage when they take on five-time winners Spain in the highly anticipated showpiece event at the Batumi Arena in Georgia on Saturday.

If you’re interested in watching the game, UEFA have announced that viewers can tune into the action for free via their official website.

England

England are in somewhat unfamiliar territory, having secured a place in the under-21 Euro final. Such achievement has proven to be a collector’s item for the Young Lions over the years.

However, a resounding victory over Israel to earn a spot at the Batumi Arena puts them on the cusp of landing their maiden European title in nearly four decades.

Not since 1984 have England tasted glory on the European front, and Spain, who are more familiar with the concept of winning this tournament, will represent their toughest test yet.

England will be in no hurry to remember their last appearance in the Euros final 14 years ago, having suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to old foes, Germany.

However, Lee Carsley’s side have played some tantalising football throughout the tournament, winning every game without conceding.

Keen to avoid the same fate inflicted on their predecessors in 2009, the flawless Young Lions will head into Saturday’s mouthwatering contest against Spain as marginal favourites.

Spain

Unlike Saturday’s opponents, Spain are masters of the under-21 tournament. La Roja have won five Euro titles, including three of the last seven, and Santi Denia’s