Lamine Yamal declared fit for Spain’s Nations League meeting with England

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal is fit and ready to face England in the Nations League on Sunday.

Yamal missed Spain’s 2-0 victory over Czech Republic in the fifth round of the competition on Thursday after experiencing discomfort in his right knee following Barcelona’s previous La Liga match against Atletico Madrid.

De la Fuente said the 17-year-old had improved significantly and was eager to return to the squad.

“The truth is that we have good news,” de la Fuente said after the win. “Lamine Yamal is feeling much better and is very keen to join the training camp on Friday, as is Mikel Oyarzabal.”

He added: “One of them will arrive at around midday and the other shortly afterwards, but both of them will be with us.”

De la Fuente also explained why Yamal had not travelled to Prague for the match against Czech Republic.

“The player does not have any privileges, and we consulted the medical staff before deciding that he should not travel to Prague,” he said.

“Lamine is in excellent condition and ready to play a full 90 minutes.”

Spain will meet England on Sunday in the final round of the group stage. Both teams have already secured their places in the quarter-finals.

Spain lead the group with 15 points, while England have collected 12 before the two sides meet.