Euro 2024: Midfield Battle Will Determine Spain Vs Englan

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has disclosed that the midfield will determine the outcome between Spain and England in the Euro 2024 final.

Recall that the Three Lions qualified for the final after overcoming the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday.

Speaking with sportskeeda.com, Merson stated that England must do everything to neutralize Spain from controlling the midfield if they are to lift the Euro title.

“Spain won’t do what Holland did against England – they will play their own game and look to take the game to the opposition as they’ve done at Euro 2024 so far,” Merson said, according to sportskeeda.com.

“England have been solid with three at the back, but with Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams on the flanks, Spain have the perfect set-up to play against a team that lines up with a back three.

“I think England will just nick it or Spain will blow England out of the water.

“I strongly believe the game will be decided by the midfield battle.

“I just hope England go with four at the back as the likes of Kyle Walker and Shaw can be tasked with handling Williams and Yamal, while the two central defenders can try to neutralize Alvaro Morata’s threat.”