England are set to host world and European champions Spain at Wembley Stadium this evening, commencing their Nations League campaign. This fixture marks the Three Lions' return to action following their third-place finish at the World Cup this summer, where they were defeated by Argentina in the semi-finals.
Thomas Tuchel's side faces a challenging start in their Nations League A3 group opener. The spotlight is on Tuchel to demonstrate his tactical influence on the team, particularly after questions arose regarding England's World Cup performance. A victory against Spain could position England favourably in their group stage campaign, with the top two teams progressing to the quarter-finals.
The match will also feature a clash between two Ballon d'Or contenders: England captain Harry Kane, who scored 73 goals last season, and Spain's star forward Lamine Yamal. Spain's head coach, Luis de la Fuente, has recently extended his contract to remain with the team until at least 2032.