England v Spain: probable line-ups for Nations League rematch of Euro 2024 final

England and Spain meet in the opening round of the Nations League in a repeat of the Euro 2024 final, with both sides preparing for the fixture despite a number of absences.

Both teams have several established internationals available, and their likely line-ups include a strong blend of experience and emerging talent.

England

Thomas Tuchel will be without Tino Livramento, Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford and Cole Palmer, who are all ruled out.

England can nevertheless call on Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon. Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to the squad, while Reece James, Djed Spence and John Stones are unavailable because of injury.

The likely England starting XI is:

Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Lewis Hall

Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Alex Scott

Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon

The proposed line-up includes Alexander-Arnold’s return and a midfield featuring Bellingham alongside Anderson and Scott. Kane is expected to lead the attack, with Saka and Gordon providing support from the wide areas.

Spain

Luis de la Fuente has Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo among his attacking options. Spain’s midfield is also expected to include Rodri, Pedri and Fabian Ruiz.

In defence, Marc Cucurella, Pau Cubarsi and Aymeric Laporte are available. Gavi and Borja Iglesias were not called up, while Fermin Lopez, Dean Huijsen and Alejandro Grimaldo have been included. Fernandez Fresneda replaces Pedro Porro, who is ruled out.

Spain’s likely starting XI is:

Goalkeeper: Unai Simon

Defenders: Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella

Midfielders: Rodri, Pedri, Fabian Ruiz

Forwards: Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Nico Williams

Yamal, Torres and Nico Williams are expected to form the front three, with Rodri, Pedri and Fabian Ruiz operating behind them.

The match is England’s first fixture of this Nations League campaign and brings the two finalists from Euro 2024 together again.

The listed betting odds make Spain favourites at 2.33, with England priced at 2.93 to win. A draw is listed at 3.45 by 1xBet.