Spain – England live: official lineups with Lamine Yamal
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The official lineups for the match between Spain and England are in! For the final matchday of the Nations League group stage, Luis de la Fuente names Lamine Yamal in the starting XI, with the winger returning to the Spanish side.
On the other side, Thomas Tuchel is counting on Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, among others, to try to topple La Roja in Madrid. The match is being played at the Metropolitano Stadium, Atlético Madrid’s home ground. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:45, with Clément Turpin as referee.
Lamine Yamal returns to Spain’s starting XI
After recording five consecutive wins in this competition since their triumph at the World Cup this summer, Spain will look to keep up their momentum in front of their home fans. Luis de la Fuente has chosen to start Lamine Yamal on the right side of his attack. The young prodigy will be joined by Mikel Oyarzabal and Álex Baena, while Mikel Merino, Fabián Ruiz and Martín Zubimendi make up the midfield.
Spain’s official lineup: Simón – Pubill, Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella – Zubimendi, Fabián Ruiz, Merino – Lamine Yamal, Oyarzabal, Baena.
Bellingham and Kane lead England
England manager Thomas Tuchel is also naming several of his key players. Jude Bellingham will play in an attacking position behind Harry Kane, while Morgan Rogers and Anthony Gordon complete the forward line. Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson will be tasked with providing balance in midfield. The match is a chance for England to avenge their defeat at home to Spain on September 26.
England’s official lineup: Trafford – White, Konsa, Quansah, Hall – Anderson, Rice – Rogers, Bellingham, Gordon – Kane.