Preamble

As the European Under-21 Championship quarter-final between Spain and England kicks off, fans are eager to see how Lee Carsley's side will perform in a rematch of the 2023 final. Will Unwin provides minute-by-minute updates on the action.

Starting Lineups

• Spain (4-2-3-1): Iturbe; Pubill, Tarrega, Mosquera, Bueno; Guerra, Turrientes; Juanlu, Moleiro, Lopez; Joseph
• England (4-2-3-1): Beadle; Hinshelwood, Quansah, Cresswell, Livramento; Scott, Morton; Elliott, McAtee, Hutchinson; Stansfield

Lee Carsley, the coach of the England Under-21 team, emphasizes the importance of balancing player workload to avoid injuries during the demanding tournament. He acknowledges the tactical and technical prowess of the Spanish team and highlights the need for a strong start in possession and contacts.

Peter Ohs predicts that the focus of the match will shift to defense, contrary to previous discussions about England's attack. Meanwhile, the Netherlands secured a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the first quarter-final, despite playing with 10 men for most of the game.

Carsley sees the tournament as an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of British coaches and hopes that a strong performance from the team will boost their reputation. He stresses the importance of playing attacking and aggressive football to succeed in major tournaments.