PATIENTS at Halton Hospital will be able to watch today's Euro 2024 final for free.

England take on Spain in Berlin at 8pm tonight, Sunday, 

And patients at Halton will not miss out.

Access to Freeview channels will be available for patients between midnight and 11.59pm to enable them to participate in the build-up and watch the final against Spain at 8pm.

The Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals Charity is funding the cost of providing free TV for patients - it will be available on the usual beside units.

Professor Sir Stephen Powis, NHS national medical director, said: “While football could be coming home this weekend, we know that unfortunately won’t be possible for every patient in hospital – and I’d like to thank all our hardworking NHS staff who will be on duty when England play Spain, especially those going the extra mile to help patients to see and enjoy the game.  

  “Some patients may well remember back to 1966 and the happy memories of the England men’s team last winning a major trophy, as well as the Lionesses’ triumph more recently – and I’m sure everyone will join us in wishing Gareth Southgate’s team the best of luck in trying to bring it home once more.”