England host newly-crowned world champions Spain at Wembley Stadium tonight in their Nations League opener, with Thomas Tuchel under pressure after a disappointing World Cup and recent comments in the media. Victory tonight could help convince sceptics of the Tuchel project, but he has his work cut out for him.
Team news and absentees
It has already been a somewhat controversial camp, with a number of players including Cole Palmer and Declan Rice dropping out of the squad, citing injuries or load management. The Spain camp has befallen a similar fate, though, with the likes of Favi, Pedro Porro, Borja Iglesias and Joan Garcia all missing through injury.
How to watch and follow
Kick-off is at 7.45pm BST at Wembley Stadium. In the UK, the match is being televised live and free to air on ITV, with coverage beginning at 6.45pm BST on ITV1. It can also be streamed live online through the ITVX website and app, which is free with registration.
La Roja come into this match unbeaten in the last two-and-a-half years, and are facing England for the first time since breaking British hearts in the final of Euro 2024. Tonight is the start of the long road to qualifying for EURO 2028.
