While the Young Lions still made it through to the last eight, they now face a tough test against Spain in a repeat of the Euro 2023 final in Georgia, when Curtis Jones’ goal and a last-gasp penalty save from James Trafford to deny Abel Ruiz secured England their first title for almost 40 years. This time La Roja pipped Italy to top spot in Group A on goals scored following a 1-1 draw between the sides that followed Spain’s opening wins over hosts Slovakia and Romania.
