England must beat Spain in Madrid on Sunday evening to win Nations League A3, with kick-off set for 7.45pm GMT at the Metropolitano Stadium, home of Atletico Madrid.
The Three Lions secured a top-two finish after beating Croatia on Thursday, but trail Spain by three points with five matches played apiece. Only a win would see them qualify for the quarter-finals as group winners by virtue of a superior goal difference.
Spain, who have won their last 12 matches in a row, need just a point to stay top and secure a potentially easier knockout phase route.
Where to watch and team news
In the UK, the match is being televised live and free to air on ITV, with coverage beginning at 7pm on ITV1. It can also be streamed online through the ITVX website and app, free with registration.
England will have Ezri Konsa and Djed Spence available after the defenders missed the win over Croatia through injury. Thomas Tuchel said in his pre-match press conference on Saturday night that both players had trained and were fit for selection.
Konsa and Spence would be options to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold and Lewis Hall respectively, to provide England with greater defensive security. The front four could be unchanged from the Croatia game, with Harry Kane - winning his 127th senior cap - leading the line ahead of Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers and Anthony Gordon. Tuchel has confirmed that James Trafford will replace Jordan Pickford in goal as England continue to rotate their top two goalkeepers.
For Spain, the big concern was Lamine Yamal after the Barcelona star sat out the win over the Czech Republic because of a knee issue. However, Luis de la Fuente revealed afterwards that Yamal is in “perfect condition” to start and play 90 minutes, which should see him replace Yeremy Pino in attack. Alex Grimaldo will not feature, having been sent home due to illness, and has not been replaced in the Spain squad.
Prediction and head-to-head record
The reverse fixture at Wembley Stadium in September was a classic, as England had their moments in matching the world champions. Spain’s class proved decisive as they ran out 3-2 winners, and they would have won by a bigger margin had it not been for some wayward finishing.
Spain are simply in their groove and England cannot end their long unbeaten run. Prediction: Spain to win, 2-1.
England did win this very fixture on their last visit to Spain in October 2018, when Raheem Sterling (x2) and Marcus Rashford had them 3-0 up before half-time. Paco Alcacer and Sergio Ramos reduced the deficit in the second half, but the Three Lions held on for a famous win.
Head-to-head record: Spain wins 12, England wins 14, draws 3.
Match odds
Spain to win: 10/11. England to win: 27/10. Draw: 14/5. Odds via UK betting sites, subject to change.
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