A title game between defending champion England and World Cup winner Spain is the Women’s European Championship final that many

With Mead out wide, England would have a pacier option going forwards, something which will likely be beneficial given the final is likely to be a far more transitional game, with the Lionesses having less of the ball and focusing on hitting their opponents on the break.

England are aiming to retain their title and avenge defeat at the hands of Aitana Bonmati's Spain in the Women's World Cup final of two years ago when the rivals meet again on Sunday to decide who will win Euro 2025.