Spain's Lamine, Oyarzabal to Return for England Showdown, Says Manager
Luis de la Fuente said both forwards are fit to return as Spain seek to extend a 43-match unbeaten run against England.
- Spain manager Luis de la Fuente confirmed that forwards Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will return for Sunday's Nations League match against England in Madrid after both missed Thursday's 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic.
- Yamal sat out Thursday's match to rehabilitate a knee injury, while Oyarzabal remained in San Sebastian for the birth of his second child; their return follows Spain's unbeaten streak extending to 43 games after defeating Czechia.
- Before missing Thursday's game, Yamal had started all 20 matches for Barcelona and Spain this season, scoring 17 goals and providing 13 assists across those appearances.
- De la Fuente told Spanish television that "Lamine feels very good now and is really looking forward to joining the squad," confirming both players will arrive around midday for Sunday's training.
- Spain holds a three-point advantage over England in the group standings; both teams have already qualified for the quarter-finals, though a draw or win on Sunday ensures Spain finishes at the top.
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Top game on the sixth day of the UEFA Nations League. Spain receives England, we report live from 8:45 pm – see tickers below.
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Luis de la Fuente assured it because of the streak of 44 official matches that Spain has without losing.
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