England vs Spain LIVE: Three Lions host world champions at Wembley for Nations League clash
England host Spain at Wembley this evening as they kick off their Nations League campaign with a difficult clash against the world champions.
Thomas Tuchel’s side finished third in the World Cup this summer having been beaten in the semi-final stage by Argentina whilst Spain took the title having defeated the same opponent in the final. Questions were raised over the manner of England’s defeat to Argentina and Tuchel will be keen to show that his team have the ability to win against top tier opposition.
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has signed a contract to extend his spell as head coach until at least 2032, while the spotlight is on Tuchel to show he can impose his tactical impressions on the team.
The top two teams in a Nations League group progress to the quarter-finals and a victory over Spain would put England in the driving seat for the rest of their group stage campaign.
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England vs Spain
England return to action for the first time since heartbreak in the World Cup semi-finals and their subsequent victory in the third-place play-off, as they face Spain in the opening fixture of this season’s Nations League.
Thomas Tuchel’s men have been given a tough task in their Nations League A3 group opener, against the world and European champions, with this the two sides’ first meeting since the Euro 2024 final - another crushing loss for the Three Lions.
Luis de la Fuente has signed a contract to extend his spell as Spain head coach until at least 2032, while Tuchel remains at the helm of England despite an inquest into their World Cup disappointment, and all eyes will be on his side as they look to bounce back.
The Wembley clash will also see two of the contenders for this year’s Ballon d’Or go head-to-head, as England captain Harry Kane goes up against Spain’s star forward Lamine Yamal. Kane scored an incredible 73 goals for club and country last season.
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Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of England’s Nations League opener against world and European champions Spain.
It’s the start of the next stage of the Thomas Tuchel era as the manager aims to build-up on England’s third place at the World Cup this summer.
In this match, England’s first since that tournament, the Three Lions face a difficult test tonight at Wembley but it is one they will relish.
Tuchel needs to prove his team can compete with the best teams in the world and a victory over Spain would show they have the ability to win silverware.
We’ll have all the latest news, updates and line-ups from Wembley as we build-up to kick off at 7.45pm.
