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Evening Standard
· collected 2026-09-26 · by Arthur Ferridge and Dom Smith
England faces Spain in a crucial Nations League match at Wembley Stadium, starting at 7:45 PM BST. England’s manager Thomas Tuchel is under pressure following the team's disappointing World Cup performance, while Spain comes into the game unbeaten for over two-and-a-half years. Both teams have had squad changes due to injuries and load management; notable absentees include Declan Rice from England and Pedro Porro from Spain. The article provides updates on team news, lineups, and TV/streaming information for viewers.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-26,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Based on the provided articles, here's a summary of key information regarding England's upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Spain:
### Match Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 26, at 7:45pm BST (18:45 GMT)
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom
- Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2026-27 Group A3
### TV Channels for Viewing
- United Kingdom: ITV1
- Spain: RTVE PLAY
- Middle East and North Africa: beIN SPORTS
- India: Sony Sports Network
- South Africa: DStv Stream
- United States: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX
### Team News
#### England
- Withdrawals due to injuries or load management:
- Declan Rice (injury)
- Cole Palmer (muscle injury)
- Marcus Rashford (knock)
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Tino Livramento
- Late call-ups:
- James Garner
- Morgan Gibbs-White
#### Spain
- Several players missing due to injuries, including Favi, Pedro Porro, Borja Iglesias, and Joan Garcia.
### Predicted Lineups
England (3-4-3)
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defenders: Ben White, Harry Maguire, Eric Dier
- Midfielders: James Maddison, Declan Rice (if fit), Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold
- Forwards: Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish
Spain (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Unai Simón
- Defenders: Marcos Llorente, Eric García, Diego Carlos, Jesús Navas
- Midfielders: Thiago Alcântara, Rodrigo Hernández, Sergio Busquets
- Forwards: Pablo Sarabia, Gerard Moreno, Ferran Torres
### Key Points
- England's Squad Changes: The late call-ups of Garner and Gibbs-White indicate potential defensive or midfield reinforcements for England.
- Spain's Unbeaten Streak: Spain enters the match with an unbeaten run over two-and-a-half years.
- Tuchel Under Pressure: Manager Thomas Tuchel faces pressure due to England’s disappointing performance in the recent World Cup and ongoing media scrutiny.
### Match Preview
The game promises to be a high-stakes affair, as it's not only the start of the UEFA Nations League campaign but also an opportunity for both teams to build momentum ahead of major tournaments like EURO 2028. With key players on both sides unavailable due to injuries, tactical adjustments and player rotations will play crucial roles in determining the outcome.
### Match Blog
- Coverage: Live updates and expert analysis from Standard Sport’s match blog at Wembley Stadium.
- Insight Provided by: Dom Smith
This summary should provide a comprehensive overview of the upcoming England vs Spain UEFA Nations League match, including team news, predicted lineups, and the context surrounding the game.
Written for “England vs Spain UEFA Nations League” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 20 other(s) covering the same event.
Thomas Tuchel’s England return to Wembley Stadium tonight, hosting newly-crowned world champions Spain in their Nations League opener.
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England → return → opener
Tonight is the start of the long road to qualifying for EURO 2028, and Thomas Tuchel already finds himself under a bit of pressure, due to the Three Lions’ disappointing World Cup and his recent comments in the media.
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himself → qualify → media
Victory tonight, of course, might help to convince some sceptics of the Tuchel project, but he has his work cut out for him.
uncertain
work → help → him
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.
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number → include → injuries
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.
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likes → befall → injury
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.
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Roja → come → Euro
England vs Spain latest news
Live updates
Spain early team news
La Roja will be without the injured pair of Joan Garcia and Pedro Porro tonight.
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Roja → injure → Garcia
Marcos Llorente is absent having retired from international duty.
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Llorente → retire → duty
Gavi and Borja Iglesias were not called up for this international break, with the uncapped Ivan Fresneda and Roberto Fernandez both included.
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Fresneda → call → break
England early team news
Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento all withdrew from the Three Lions squad earlier this week, leading to late call-ups for James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White.
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Rice → withdraw → Garner
Nearly every member of Tuchel’s 24-man squad trained ahead of this match, with only Lewis Hall missing.
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Hall → train → match
Reports suggest Rio Ngumoha will be left out of the squad today, though, with team-sheets capped at 23.
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sheets → suggest → 23
In the UK, England vs Spain in the 2026/27 Nations League is being televised live and free to air on ITV, with coverage of the match beginning at 6:45pm BST on ITV1 ahead of a 7:45pm kick-off.
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coverage → televise → off
Catch the game live online through the ITVX website and app, which is free with a registration.
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which → catch → registration
England take to the pitch this afternoon for the first time since the World Cup, and do so by hosting the tournament champions.
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England → take → champions
It is a tall order as they bid to make a winning start to their Nations League campaign.
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they → bid → campaign
Let’s see if they can get the job done...
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job → see → ?
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