Thomas Tuchel reveals major England selection decision for crunch Spain clash

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Smith, D. (2026, November 14). Thomas Tuchel reveals major England selection decision for crunch Spain clash. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/england-spain-tuchel-trafford-pickford-b1304890.html

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England's head coach Thomas Tuchel announced that James Trafford will start in goal for the upcoming match against Spain, continuing the rotation with Jordan Pickford that began in the previous international break. Tuchel revealed this decision during a press conference at the Metropolitano Stadium, emphasizing the importance of exposing Trafford to high-pressure situations. He also noted that the team is fully fit and ready to take on the challenge of playing against the world champions.

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“While both articles discuss Thomas Tuchel's selections and preparations for the England vs Spain match, they cover different aspects and times leading up to the match.”

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he → see → approach

Asked for an update on team news at England’s pre-match press conference at the Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday evening, he said: “It’s good news first of all because we have everyone available. asserted

everyone → ask → all

So we have full choice in our back four. asserted

we → have → four

“James Trafford will play tomorrow. asserted

Trafford → play → ?

We will share the matches [in goal] like we did in the last [international break]. asserted

we → share → break

“We want to see how far Traff is. asserted

Traff → want → ?

We give him the opportunity, which is normally very rare for goalkeepers. asserted

which → give → goalkeepers

So we use the Nations League to see him and to try him in a high-pressure environment.” asserted

we → use → environment

Tuchel added: “On top of that, I have full trust in my team. asserted

I → add → team

We will be playing the best team in the world. asserted

We → play → world

“We have taken the next step. asserted

We → take → step

“We have a final in this last match where we can win the group and can see how far we can push the limits with the world champions in Madrid. asserted

we → have → Madrid

I think the players don’t need to be reminded.” asserted

players → think → ?

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