England face Germany within the last of Euro 2022 on Sunday.
The Lionesses have captured the creativeness of the nation on their scintillating run all the best way to Wembley. Austria and Northern Ireland had been seen off both facet of the 8-0 thrashing of Norway within the group phases earlier than the nerve-shredding extra-time victory over Spain within the quarter-final.
Number two ranked Sweden proved no match within the semi-finals both with Sarina Wiegman’s facet cruising to a 4-0 win in Sheffield on Tuesday evening. Now just one extra match separates them from a primary main trophy and a primary for both the lads or the ladies’s sides since 1966.
Opponents Germany have impressed too, nevertheless, popping out comfortably on high of a gaggle together with Denmark, Spain and Finland. Austria had been dispatched within the quarter-final earlier than France had been overwhelmed within the semi-finals with high scorer and talisman Alexandra Popp as soon as once more within the objectives on Wednesday night.
Here’s every thing that you must know concerning the Euro 2022 last:
When is England vs Germany?
The last kicks off at 5pm BST on Sunday 31 July at Wembley Stadium.
Where can I watch it?
The match can be proven reside on BBC One, whereas viewers also can stream the match on the BBC Sport web site and iPlayer.
Coverage begins at 3.50pm with Gabby Logan presenting and Alex Scott and Ian Wright offering evaluation.
Commentary comes from Robyn Cowen and Rachel Brown Finnis.
How did each groups attain this stage?
England cruised by the group stage with wins over Austria, Norway and Northern Ireland with out conceding a aim. Spain pressured the Lionesses into extra-time earlier than Georgia Stanway’s gorgeous successful aim. They they went on to thrash Sweden within the semi-final to earn their place right here.
Germany noticed off Denmark, Spain and Finland within the group phases earlier than advancing previous Austria within the quarter-finals. Two objectives from high scorer Popp had been sufficient to see them progress from the semi-final in opposition to France.
Team information
Sarina Wiegman has named the identical beginning XI for all 5 matches to date and barring any late issues will certainly do the identical once more for Sunday’s showpiece. Alessia Russo has been excellent from the bench within the match scoring 4 objectives, together with that outstanding back-heeled effort in opposition to Sweden. She will certainly function sooner or later, as will Manchester United teammate Ella Toone, with full-back Alex Greenwood one other skilled choice in reserve.
For Germany the principle concern centres round Klara Buhl, who missed the win over France within the semi-final. If she continues to be out, then Svenja Huth and Jule Brand are the plain candidates to begin alongside Popp within the entrance line.
Predicted line-ups
England: Earps; Bronze, Bright, Williamson, Daly; Walsh, Stanway; Mead, Kirby, Hemp; White
Germany: Frohms; Gwinn, Hendrich, Hegering, Rauch; Magull, Oberdorf, Dabritz; Huth, Popp, Brand
Odds
England 29/20
Draw 21/10
Germany 15/8
Prediction
These two groups, full of in-form stars on either side, seem nicely matched on paper and know one another’s strengths and weaknesses nicely. The two managers could have each prepared with the stage actually not too huge for both. Perhaps it’ll be residence benefit and a packed Wembley crowd that proves the important thing distinction to get the Lionesses over the road for a primary main trophy. England 2-1 Germany
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