| England U21 vs Spain U21 | |
| MATCH INFO | |
MATCH :
| England U21 vs Spain U21 |
COMPETITION :
| UEFA EURO U21 |
| DATE: | 08-07-2023 |
TIME:
| 09.30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
08.00 PM UAE |
STADIUM
| Adjarabet Arena |
England overcame the setback of Jacob Ramsey's injury before Wednesday's game against Israel and managed to score three goals. Ramsey had to withdraw due to an ankle problem he sustained in the quarter-final win against Portugal. Fortunately, there were no additional injuries for the Young Lions during the match. The team will receive a defensive boost with the return of Max Aarons and Ben Johnson from suspension.
Aarons could potentially replace Luke Thomas on the left-hand side, but James Garner has performed well as a makeshift right-back throughout the tournament. It seems unlikely that Carsley, the England manager, would demote Garner to the bench.
On the other hand, the Spanish team, led by coach Denia, is also expected to have all their players available for the upcoming final. Among their ranks, two of the tournament's top scorers are Manchester City left-back Gomez, who has been playing in a more advanced position, and Braga striker Ruiz. Both players have scored three goals, along with Ukraine's Heorhiy Sudakov, and are key starters in the attacking third.
Despite his impressive performance in La Liga last season, where he scored 11 goals and attracted interest from top European clubs, Celta Vigo's Gabri Veiga has remained a peripheral player for Denia. He has been named on the bench throughout the tournament, and it seems likely that he will once again have to settle for a substitute cameo in the final.