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FIFA U-17 World Cup: England, Spain gear up for final in Kolkata
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India will host its biggest football match in history as England take on Spain in the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday. (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)
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England players during a training session on the eve of the final against Spain at the Salt Lake Stadium practice ground in Kolkata on Friday. (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)
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This is the first time England have reached the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)
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England’s Rhian Brewster is the highest scorer of the tournament so far with 7 goals which includes two hat-tricks. (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)
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England coach Steve Cooper is looking forward to the first ever all-European FIFA U-17 World Cup final. (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)
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Spanish players also held their training ahead of the final. (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)
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This is the fourth final for Spain in the U-17 tournament. (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)
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Spain had also reached the final in 1991, 2003 and 2007. (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)
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Spain coach Santi Denia believes his players are ready to clinch the trophy on Saturday night. (Samir Jana/HT PHOTO)
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The Salt Lake Stadium will also host the third-place match between Brazil and Mali before the final. (HT Photo)
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A dress rehearsal event of the concluding ceremony of the FIFA U-17 World Cup. (HT Photo)
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While the third-place match will be held at 1700 hours IST, the final will be played at 2000 hours. (HT Photo)
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