England travel to Spain for Nations League winner-takes-all clash

Summarised from 4 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 15 Nov, 08:43 · Archive

England face Spain in Madrid on Sunday in the final Nations League group game, with the winner topping Group A3.

England travel to Madrid on Sunday to face Spain in the final Nations League group game, with the winner topping Group A3. Spain currently lead with 15 points from five wins, whilst England have 12 points from four victories and one defeat. England's superior goal difference means a win would secure first place despite Spain's current advantage.

Spain are unbeaten in 43 competitive matches, a run stretching back to March 2024. They defeated England 3-2 at Wembley in September, with Lamine Yamal scoring early before England equalised through Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, only for Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal to secure Spain's victory. England have won all four matches since that defeat, including a 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday.

Thomas Tuchel is expected to keep key players including Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham and captain Harry Kane in the starting lineup. Defender Ezri Konsa and full-back Djed Spence return to availability after missing the Croatia game. Tuchel must decide whether to retain Chelsea's Morgan Rogers on the right wing or give Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha his first senior start. James Trafford will start in goal, continuing the rotation of goalkeeping duties.

Lamine Yamal has been declared fit to play for Spain after missing their recent victory over Czechia with a knee injury. Yamal has scored four goals in Spain's Nations League campaign. Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or and made his 126th appearance for England against Croatia, moving clear of Peter Shilton as the country's most-capped men's player.

The match takes place at Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday 15 November at 7:45pm GMT. In the UK, viewers can watch on ITV1 with coverage from 7pm, or stream via ITVX.

How it is being reported

• England XI vs Spain: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Nations League todayThree Lions take on world champions in Madrid in bid to finish top of groupEvening Standard · 15 Nov, 08:30
• Spain v England Nations League buildup, WSL and more – matchday liveAll the latest news from around the footballing world Get in touch: contact our matchday live writers on email Hello and welcome to matchday live! We have another big day of Nations League action after Norway overpowered Wales 3-1, Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 1-0 and Austria edged out Republic of Ireland 1-0 in yesterday’s fixtures. Continue reading...Guardian Football · 15 Nov, 08:19
• Is Spain v England on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Nations League clashThe winner of the clash in Madrid will top group A3, here’s everything you need to knowIndependent Sport · 15 Nov, 08:16
• How to watch Spain vs England FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Nations League todayThree Lions would top group with statement win over world champions in MadridEvening Standard · 15 Nov, 07:01
• Spain vs England: UEFA Nations League – predictions, how to watch, teamsSpain, who are unbeaten in their last 43 competitive meetings, host England in Madrid on Sunday.Al Jazeera · 14 Nov, 13:03
• England XI vs Spain: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Nations LeagueThree Lions take on world champions in final Nations League clashEvening Standard · 14 Nov, 11:21

In this story: England · Spain · Harry Kane · Jude Bellingham · Thomas Tuchel · Lamine Yamal · Madrid

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