Italy

After missing the World Cup in 2018, Italy has spent the last three years trying to renew their national team. They have done an amazing job by bringing young, exciting players into the squad and playing a more attacking and exciting type of football. Historically, Italy has been known for playing defensive football. But with the introduction of new players to the national team, like Manuel Locatelli, Federico Chiesa, and Marco Verratti there has been a complete revolution in the way Italy plays. At Euro 2020 Italy has looked great right from the first match, and that has continued right through their exciting semi-final win against Spain on penalties. Italy has a great combination of experience, attacking flair, and defensive skill.

England

Under manager Gareth Soutgate, England has played like a united team. In the past England had great, talented individual players, but they couldn’t bring their club success to the international stage. Now England plays like a complete team. All the players play for each other and support each other. They are also a very balanced squad. England’s defence, led by Harry Maguire, has been very solid, their midfield, with great team-players like Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips, and their attack, with stars like Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane, have all been world class. This is England’s best chance to win a trophy in years. On top of all this, Sunday’s final will be played at Wembley Stadium in London, so England will have home field advantage and a crowd of 60,000 pushing them towards victory.