Lamine Yamal impressed as England prepare to make surprise defensive switch for Euro 2024 finals

There is no doubt that Lamine Yamal will be one of Spain's dangers for the Euro 2024 final on Sunday. The Barcelona winger, who turned 17 on Saturday, has been the Player of the Tournament for many pundits, and could have a big voice in Berlin, which is why England will be so desperate to lock him up.

It was expected that Kieran Trippier would be the player tasked with stopping Lamine Yamal – the Newcastle United defender has started all six of England's games at Euro 2024 so far, but as reported by the Daily Telegraphhe will be dropped against Spain, with Manchester United's Luke Shaw starting in his place.

It's worth noting that Shaw hasn't started a game since February, so it's a massive risk from England manager Gareth Southgate to start against the in-form player for Euro 2024. It could end up being a masterstroke – Spain will hope not, and Lamine Yamal aims to run the 29-year-old ragged.