England travel to Spain for the conclusion of the group stage of the Nations League with the goal of topping the A3 table and forcing the world champions into second place.
The winner of this Nations League tie will finish top of the group with Spain currently sitting first after a perfect run of five wins from five. Luis de le Fuente’s team defeated England 3-2 in a blockbuster clash back in September at Wembley. Lamine Yamal had put the visitors ahead before Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane wrestled back the advantage only for Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal to clinch the win.
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Thomas Tuchel‘s side have won each of their four games since including two impressive victories over Croatia to leave them in contention to win the group. Tuchel has openly stated that is the aim for this international break and England can prove their credentials as a major competitior to win the Nations League title should they overcome Spain.
However, Spain are on a 42-match unbeaten run since a 1-0 loss to Colombia in March 2024 and will be difficult to defeat with the backing of a home crowd.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Spain host England in the final group fixture of the Nations League at the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday 15 November, with kick-off at 7.45pm GMT.
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Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on ITV1, with coverage from 7pm GMT. A live stream will be available via ITVX.
Luis de la Fuente has said that Lamine Yamal is fit to feature for Spain having been left out of the squad for the 2-0 victory over Czechia on Thursday.
“Lamine is suffering from inflammation in his knee, he has fluid buildup,” he said, “Our medical staff, along with those of his club, assessed the situation, and I decided that, to avoid this trip. His recovery is going well, and we believe he’ll be with us on Friday”
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Mikel Oyarzabal could also feature in the squad missed the Czechia match due to illness.
For England, Thomas Tuchel has no further issues following the 2-1 win over Croatia. Dan Burn was called up to the squad to replace Marc Guehi and is likely to start once again. Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa should be fit again having missed out on the previous game.
Tuchel could also hand out debuts to Josh King, James Hill and Jobe Bellingham.
Spain XI: Simon; Porro, Cubarsi, Huijsen, Cucurella; Zubimendi, Ruiz; Yamal, Lopez, Baena; Torres
England XI: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Konsa, Burn, Hall; Rice, Anderson; Rogers, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
