England XI vs Spain: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Nations League today

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Three Lions take on world champions in Madrid in bid to finish top of group

England have Ezri Konsa and Djed Spence back available to face Spain in the Nations League, with James Trafford confirmed to start in goal.

After Thursday’s 2-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley, the Three Lions head to Madrid on Sunday night for a winner-takes-all clash at the top of Group A3, with hopes of securing a potentially easier quarter-final tie in March.

England boss Thomas Tuchel will be expected to keep key players such as Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham and record-breaking captain Harry Kane in the starting lineup against Spain.

Bellingham avoided a yellow card during the meeting with Croatia that would have seen him suspended against the country where he plays his club football for Real Madrid.

Arsenal defender Konsa and Inter Milan full-back Spence both missed the Croatia game but will be available for selection in Spain after returning to full training.

All 26 England squad members took part in a training session at Hotspur Way on Saturday before their flight to Madrid.

Tuchel has a decision to make on the right wing, where he will either stick with Chelsea’s Morgan Rogers - who scored on Thursday - or hand Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha his first senior international start.

Tuchel confirmed at his pre-match press conference that Trafford would start ahead of Jordan Pickford as England continue to split minutes and opportunities between their top two goalkeepers.

Jarell Quansah could shift across from centre-back to right-back if Tuchel views him as a safer option defensively than Trent Alexander-Arnold.

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