England will play against Spain in the Euro 2025 final at St Jakob-Park, Basel. Initially, there were doubts about their ability to progress, given they faced formidable opponents like France and the Netherlands in their group. Throughout the tournament, England has overcome challenges, making their final appearance feel like a significant achievement. However, they have not consistently performed at their best. To succeed against world champions Spain, England can leverage insights from Germany's semi-final strategy, focusing on exploiting Spain's high defensive line and creating opportunities with their forward players.
England can learn something from Germany's performance in the semi-final against Spain - that was a really good blueprint for how you can exploit their high defensive line. Spain's defenders leave so much space between themselves and the goalkeeper - Cata Coll - and that is a big area that they have to try and defend if they don't get their pressing structure and out-of-possession play spot on.
Reaching the final against Spain feels like a bonus with all the trials and tribulations and the emotional rollercoaster we have all been on with this team.
England's dynamic and creative forwards are capable of exploiting space left by Spain's defense, especially with good hold-up play from Alessia Russo, who must draw pressure and win first and second balls.
Every round it has felt like England were almost going out, but the Lionesses keep finding a way to thrive.
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