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England and Spain have announced their starting line-ups for the UEFA Nations League match, featuring Harry Kane, Saka, and Bellingham up against Lamine Yamal, Olmo, and Nico Williams.

England and Spain have confirmed their starting eleven for the UEFA Nations League showdown. The match is set to take place on 26th September 2026 at 20:45 BST — 21:45 CET / 22:45 MSK.

England

Starting XI:

  • Goalkeeper: James Trafford
  • Defence: Mark Kwanza, Ezri Konsa, Mark Guehi, Rico O'Reilly
  • Midfield: James Anderson, Myles Lewis-Skelly
  • Attack: Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon
  • Forward: Harry Kane

Bench: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Garner, Morgan Gibbs-White, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jordan Pickford, Morgan Rogers, Alex Scott, James Steel, Luke Hall, Trevoh Chalobah, Eberechi Eze.

Unavailable:
Dan Burn — ankle injury; Dean Henderson — leg injury; Reece James — muscular injury; Tino Livramento — injury; Kobbie Mainoo — injury; Cole Palmer — muscular injury; Marcus Rashford — health issues; Declan Rice — injury; J. Spence — injury; John Stones — injury.

Head Coach — Thomas Tuchel.

Spain

Starting XI:

  • Goalkeeper: Unai Simon
  • Defence: Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Torres, Eric Garcia
  • Midfield: Fabian Ruiz, Rodri
  • Attack: Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal
  • Forward: Ferran Torres

Bench: Fermin Lopez, Baena, Grimaldo, Martinez, Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal, Pedri, Pino, Pubil, David Raya, Martin Zubimendi, Huyssen.

Unavailable: J. Garcia — knee injury; Gavi — suspension.

Head Coach — Luis de la Fuente.