Harry Kane Praises Lamine Yamal Ahead of EURO 2024 Final: England vs Spain Showdown

England captain Harry Kane has praised Spain’s young player Lamine Yamal ahead of the EURO 2024 final, calling him ‘one of the most difficult players’ to face in the upcoming match. The final will take place at Olympiastadion Berlin on Sunday.

Speaking to the media, Kane wished Yamal a happy 17th birthday and highlighted his fearless and enjoyable style of play. Kane said, ‘I want to wish him a happy birthday. He’s a fantastic player. At 17 years old, to do this in a tournament like this says a lot about him. You can see that he plays without fear, with freedom, enjoying himself… He’s going to be one of the most difficult players in the match. I want to congratulate him on what he’s done so far.’

Spain secured their spot in the final by defeating France 2-1 in the first semi-final match. England reached the final by beating the Netherlands 2-1, thanks to a late goal by Ollie Watkins. This final marks a historic moment for England as it is their first major tournament final on foreign soil and a chance to end their 58-year wait for a major win.

Recap of England’s Semi-Final Match

In the semi-final against the Netherlands, the Dutch team dominated the first ten minutes, with Xavi Simons scoring an early goal. England’s Harry Kane equalized in the 18th minute. The winning goal came from Ollie Watkins in the added minutes of the second half, securing England’s place in the final.