Ollie Watkins starts, massive Luke Shaw call - England XI vs Spain Euro 2024 final verdict made

Gareth Southgate and his England squad are one game away from becoming immortalised in history with only Spain in the way of Euro 2024 glory.

It is the first time the Three Lions have reached a final on foreign soil, having reached the showpiece three years ago at Wembley. They will aim to turn the heartbreak of 2021 into joy this Sunday against the best team in the competition.

Spain have won every game on their way to Berlin and have the likes of Nico Williams and tournament star Lamine Yamal at their disposal. England will need to set up to contain their attacking threat while also providing courage of their own.

READ MORE: Pep Guardiola sent clear England job message

READ MORE: Every England Euros fan issued major legal warning for Monday

Southgate has changed formation during the tournament but has only tinkered with swapping personnel. All 26 players are available for selection now that Luke Shaw is back fit.

But should England make any changes to their XI for Sunday? Our writers have had their say.

I'm not sure I would. Luke Shaw for Kieran Trippier seems the most sensible change, although England were considerably worse in the second half of their semi-final after that substitution so Southgate will have to assess both in training.

The only other real question lingers around Harry Kane, but Ollie Watkins still feels better as an impact sub and it would be an enormous gamble to hand Ivan Toney his first start of the tournament in a final.

There's an obvious change to make to England's starting team on Sunday and that's Luke Shaw coming in for Kieran Trippier.

The Newcastle defender has been asked to play out of position all tournament and Shaw, who replaced him at half-time against the Netherlands, is an