England's youth teams have a history of defeating Spain in tournament finals over the past 40 years, showing positive omens for the senior national team.
In a European U21s Championship final, England managed by Dave Sexton beat Spain 3-0 on aggregate with goals from Sterland, Hateley, and Gayle.
Mark Hateley won the Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament in the 1984 final, showcasing the talent that would see him earn 32 senior Three Lions caps.
In the 2017 Under-17 World Cup, England prevailed 5-2 against Spain under the leadership of coach Steve Cooper, emphasizing the trend of English youth success against Spain.
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