England predicted line-up vs Spain as Arsenal and Everton prospects start | OneFootball

England face world champions Spain at Wembley in the UEFA Nations League, their first match since the 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchel’s side lost to Argentina in the semi-finals, then beat France 6-4 for third.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Spain are followed by trips to Czechia and Croatia, with Czechia at Wembley next month. It is their first meeting since Spain won the Euro 2024 final in Berlin.

Left-back Lewis Hall is a doubt, England’s only fresh concern. Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford, Tino Livramento and Cole Palmer withdrew. Chelsea’s Reece James is also injured.

Jordan Pickford will start, aiming for cap 92, with Leeds United’s James Trafford in reserve. In defence, Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold could return, Marc Guehi should partner Arsenal’s Ezri Konsa, and Inter’s John Stones is out. If Hall misses out, Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly is likely at left-back, with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite cover.

Without Rice, Elliot Anderson is tipped to start and Bournemouth’s Alex Scott could debut. Bukayo Saka should begin on the right over Liverpool’s Rio Ngumoah, with Anthony Gordon set to start ahead of Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze on the left.

Jude Bellingham, seven goals and one assist at the World Cup, will likely play as the number ten, though he could drop deeper. Harry Kane is expected to lead the line, 85 goals in 121 caps, still seeking his first against Spain. Predicted XI: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Guehi, Konsa, O’Reilly; Scott, Anderson; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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