This game will see a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final, won 1-0 by Spain. It is only the second time there has been the same fixture in back-to-back World Cup/Euro finals, along with Germany versus Sweden (Euro 2001 and the 2003 World Cup), won both times by the Germans.

Spain captain Irene Paredes has said she believes that the attitude towards women's football is changing after their 2023 World Cup victory in Australia.

The culture within the Spanish camp also appears to have changed drastically from the World Cup in 2023, when they arrived in New Zealand with a divided squad amid a backdrop of unrest around then head coach Vilda.

Tomé became the first woman to take the Spain job following the sacking of Jorge Vilda, who won the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

In one corner, we have Spain who have taken the women's game by the scruff of the neck over the years to the extent that they are the team to beat wherever they turn up. And then, the Lionesses, who live up to their nickname, epitomising a togetherness that means they don't know they are beaten.

The BBC and ITV have secured the broadcasting rights to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, ensuring the biggest tournament in women's football remains free-to-air for UK audiences. The broadcasters will split games evenly between them in the group and knockout stages but will both show the final.

Despite all their success, Spain have never won the Euros, and their 2023 World Cup win was overshadowed by controversy. On Sunday, they hope that the focus will be firmly on them.

KEIRA WALSH is praying the Euro 2025 final is remembered for all the right reasons. England face Spain in Basel on Sunday in a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final. La Roja were crowned world