German star Effenberg analyzed the upcoming Euro final between Spain and England in detail in his column, and he especially praised Spain's midfielder Rodrigo for his outstanding performance in this year's Euro.
EFFENBERG began by expressing his excitement in anticipation of the final, but at the same time admitted that predicting the outcome would be extremely difficult. He mentioned the calmness and confidence shown by Spain in their comeback against France, where even without key players Pedri and Carvajal, Spain were still able to score two goals in four minutes to turn the score around. Yamal's world wave goal was named one of the best goals of this year's Euros, highlighting the offensive strength of the Spanish team and the potential of young players.
For England, Effenberg also spoke highly of the team. He mentioned England's great strength in the offensive end, especially Foden's outstanding performance in the semifinals. England's defense was solid, but also showed great firepower on the offensive end, with players such as Bellingham, Kane, and Saka always stepping up at key moments. In addition, England overcame the fear of penalty shoot-outs and beat Switzerland in a penalty shoot-out, further boosting their confidence.
Speaking about his prediction for the final, Effenberg believes it will be a battle on a tactical level, depending on which team can play their best and who makes mistakes first. Personally, he favors Spain, but acknowledges England's desire for a major trophy and their formidable strengths. He particularly emphasized the security and stability that Rodri brings to the Spanish team in the midfield and considers him the best player of the Euros.
In addition, Effenberg mentioned the trust and development of the young players by Spain's coach De La Fuente. He noted that De la Fuente has known some of the players since the youth team and has watched them grow, which has informed his decision to give young players their debuts in matches. The outstanding performances of young players such as Yamal and Nico Williams have also proved that De La Fuente's vision and tactical choices are correct.
Finally, Effenberg expressed an optimistic outlook on the future of the Spanish team. He believes that this Spanish team has a bright future and that even non-Spanish fans will follow their development. He expects this young and dynamic team to leave their mark in the next two to three tournaments.
