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England vs. Ivory Coast: 2017 Toulon Tournament Final Schedule and Prediction

James DudkoJun 8, 2017

England will face Ivory coast in the final of the 2017 Toulon Tournament at the Stade de Lattre in Aubagne, France, on Saturday. Both sides booked their places in the showpiece game after impressive performances at the semi-final stage, making choosing a winner between two evenly matched squads a tricky business.

Before a preview and a look at the potential outcome, here are the schedule and live-streaming details:

Date: Saturday, June 10

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Time: 4:30 p.m. BST. 11:30 a.m. ET.

Live Stream: beIN Sports Connect (U.S.), fuboTV (U.S.)

Preview

Ivory Coast dominated a technically adept Czech Republic team with a stunning mix of pace, power and ingenuity. The Ivorians needed just three minutes to go in front thanks to Jean Amani's early finish.

Czech Republic's goalkeeper Jan Plachy (L) vies with Ivory Coast's Jean Thiery Lazare Amani (R) during the Under 21 international football semi- final match Ivory Coast vs Czech Republic, at the Parsemain Stadium in Fos-sur-Mer, southern France on June 8,

It took a goal from Jean-Philippe Krasso late in the first half to seal a 2-1 win.

The question is can they repeat their heroics against a resolute England team who won't allow the space on the break afforded to Ivory Coast by the Czech Republic? While Czech Republic were forward-thinking in their approach, leaving room in behind, expect the junior Three Lions to stay compact and look to be efficient with fewer chances.

England's success has been built on the platform of a strong defence, a unit led by Hull City teenager Josh Tymon. The 18-year-old has thrived alongside Joe Worrall of Nottingham Forest.

They were both excellent during the 3-0 win over Scotland, as was West Ham United winger Dan Kemp. He took to Twitter to celebrate his part in the victory:

Kemp and a rock-solid defence will be important for England, but the key player could be Leicester City's Harvey Barnes. The 19-year-old attacking midfielder netted twice against the Scots and has been England's most impressive performer in the final third during this tournament.

Ivory Coast have proved they have quality to beat anybody at this year's Toulon. However, there is a defensive solidity and attacking efficiency about this England squad that should make them too tough in the final.

Prediction: England 2-1 Ivory Coast

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