England forwards Ollie Watkins and Cole Palmer celebrate after scoring against the Netherlands.
The biggest threat to England’s chances of becoming European Champions is exhaustion.
Of course, wonderkid Lamine Yamal has the raw talent that could light up the final and burn England’s hopes. Yes, Dani Olmo, who is leading the chase alongside Harry Kane for the Golden Boot, could kick England out.
Alvaro Morata has been passed fit meaning coach Luis de la Fuente has everyone available except Pedri, who remains a doubt – a filthy amount of talent to choose from.
But above and beyond all of that threat from the opposition, England have a bigger problem that lies within: the spectre of tiredness, which is haunting so many key players.
England’s medical staff and physios have worked tirelessly on the aching limbs and exhausted muscles, almost from the moment of the final whistle in the semi-final in Dortmund.
Over the past two days, the players have been constantly in and out of their specially-hired, minus 160 Celsius cryo-chamber, which has been stationed at their luxury hotel base throughout the tournament. It has been used more than ever in the knockout stages.
The England staff have done all that they can, to make sure the players are recovered and as fresh as possible for an historic first major final on foreign soil.
