Ahead of a much anticipated final after the heartbreak of 2020, England have a chance to make history by beating Spain and winning silverware. They last won a tournament in 1966, making it 58 years of hurt.
But the exciting contest sits in Spain's corner; since May 2001 Spanish teams have played non-Spanish teams in 22 major finals and they have won all 22; the competitions include the Champions League, Europa League, World Cup and the Euros.
England will have to be at their best against Spain on Sunday evening in Berlin, but what are their main weapons, which is the real question, to potentially trouble the Spaniards?
Playing a 3-4-2-1 formation was Gareth Southgate's go to against the Netherlands with the backline looking assured with the highly present John Stones neat in defence taking ownership of the backline with Marc Guehi and Kyle Walker.
Saka, a determining factor
Where England have really come into the groove is through the likes of Bukayo Saka playing on the right hand side. Running in behind caused Switzerland all sorts of problems in the Quarter Final. He was again dominant against the Netherlands, keeping the ball in the wide areas probing the opposition tactically.
Saka will be vital in the final and, after the penalty miss in the final against Italy in Euro 2020, he will be desperate to win the competition, and could be a massive threat in the final if he is able to find the space and hold the positions he was taking up against the Netherlands.
Much can be said about Kobbie Mainoo, who has been a breath of fresh air as the youngest player to ever play in the European Championships. At 19 years and 82 days precisely, he has made wise decisions in Southgate's formation, always making the right intelligent passes when needed.
Although Declan Rice has been seemingly criticised for his performance against the Netherlands, he was exposed to the challenges of the Dutch and was very tentative. He more importantly lost the ball in a dangerous position which led to a goal for the opposition, Xavi Simons rifling the ball home.
He would want to put things right in the final keeping control of the ball much better in counter-attacking positions for the opposition.
Foden and Bellingham, the beacons of the team
Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham ran the show against the Dutch and will be crucial in such a huge game on Sunday. With various honours and vast amounts of experience, the calmness on the ball of Bellingham was clear to see and his maturity will come to the fore in such a huge occasion.
Having played in Dortmund on the turf of his old club he knew the surroundings all too well and would have wanted to leave his marker on Signal Iduna Park with fond memories.
Foden, on the other hand, was rampant and probably the best player on Wednesday evening. On another day he could have scored a few and will be a handful if he can repeat his antics in Berlin, after coming close and striking the post.
Kane not at his best; Watkins awaits his chance
The talking point of England through various pundits such as Gary Neville and Roy Keane has been the form of Harry Kane up top.
Although he has scored in the competition, he has looked a tad lethargic, leggy and unable to get past the last defender and in behind. There was been talk of him being dropped from the starting lineup in the final but who knows if Southgate sees it the other way looking at Kane's goalscoring record over the course of his career.
Ollie Watkins let his goal do the talking, picking up his form at Aston Villa this season, and having the best season of his career so far. The goal on his first touch took the Three Lions through on the night in stoppage time, proving to be fruitful and sweet for the nation.
Not featured much in the tournament alongside the exciting talents of Cole Palmer and Ivan Toney, these so-called fringe impact players give Southgate something to deeply think about potentially putting Kane's position in the starting lineup in peril.
Spain, a hard-working and dangerous team
The Three Lions will need to be at their very best against the dangerous side of Spain. Marc Cucurella has been on form and will be looking to stamp his authority on the England frontline. Rodri, Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have all had very good tournaments and will be looking to torment Walker and co at the back.
Rodri is known all too well in the Premier League for Manchester City, after having a fantastic season for the blue side of the city, which may be an advantage to the English defenders having played in the same league and on the same team in John Stones' case.
Yamal, having scored arguably the goal of the tournament against Germany, is a great young talent for the future. It was a similar goal from a similar position as Xavi Simons. Rice will need to be very wary of his dangers after his mistake cost England going behind to the Dutch last time out.
Can England make history? This remains to be the biggest question after the disappointment of Euro 2020. Huge players will need to come to the fore in a mouthwatering tie for the nation which will have everyone on the edge of its seats. Can they do it at the second time of asking? It remains to be seen, the nation awaits their stars on the biggest stage of their careers in Germany's capital, Berlin.
