ENGLAND’S Under-17s stars have been in training ahead of their eagerly-anticipated World Cup final showdown with Spain on Saturday.
The Young Lions have been dominant in the tournament in India, having stormed to three straight wins in the group stage.
A 4-0 drubbing of Chile got England off to a flyer, before notching a 3-2 win over Mexico and a 4-0 victory over Iraq.
A penalty shootout win over Japan was followed by a pair of Rhian Brewster-inspired demolition jobs – as the Liverpool youngster scored back-to-back hat-tricks against the USA and Brazil to fire England into the final.
Now the Lion Cubs have been training hard under Steve Cooper’s leadership ahead of the clash with Spain.
England’s Under-17s were seen being put through their paces – including a “piggy-back” drill – ahead of the game on Saturday.
Meanwhile, boss Cooper has spoken of his pride at leading the Three Lions to the tournament final.
Ahead of the big game, Cooper said: “It would be amazing [to become world champions].
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“To think that we would be the holders of the two development World Cups would be an amazing achievement.
“It’s also great recognition for what is going on with youth academies and the England teams.
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“I take great pride in that and just really hope that we can see this through.
“When we get back on the plane, the players and the staff will be better for the experience and allowing us to continue on that development journey.
“I really believe in not just this group of players but all of the England teams.”