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Spain to Face England on Saturday, After World Cup Win
Spain arrive unbeaten in 38 regulation matches, while England are missing five players through injury and have recalled Trent Alexander-Arnold.
On Saturday, England hosts world champions Spain at Wembley Stadium for their UEFA Nations League opener, marking their first meeting since the World Cup.
Spain enters the fixture following a World Cup triumph in North America, maintaining a 38-game unbeaten streak in regulation time since March 2024 under manager Luis de la Fuente.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel faces personnel challenges after five players, including Declan Rice and Cole Palmer, withdrew this week, prompting call-ups for Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner.
England captain Harry Kane emphasized the need to remain composed in big moments, telling BBC Radio 5 Live: "I think it's just in those biggest moments, still being ourselves."
This contest begins a busy stretch for England, with upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia and Czechia in the following ten days as the team builds on their third-place World Cup finish.
The first international matches after the World Cup are on. Spain and England are crashing together in the Nations League. We report live from 8:45 pm – see Ticker below.