England vs Spain: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time and predicted XI
England welcome Spain to Wembley Stadium this weekend in the opening fixture of their Nations League A campaign.
The Three Lions are returning to action for the first time since they left the World Cup with a third-place medal after beating France.
Thomas Tuchel came under fire with fans and pundits for the way England crashed out of the tournament in their semi-final against Argentina just over two months ago.
His players must forget about that heartbreak as they prepare to face the eventual World champions in their first game since beating Argentina 1-0 in the final.
Tuchel has sprung a few surprises with his England squad selection, while several key stars have pulled out through injury or fitness problems.
Luis de la Fuente's side will be brimming with confidence as they travel to Wembley in search of continuing their 18-game unbeaten run.
How to watch England vs Spain this weekend in the UK
England are back in the top Nations League competition after finishing first in their B group before Tuchel was even hired in November 2024.
Spain are reigning World and European champions, but finished second in the Nations League last year after losing to Portugal in the final on penalties.
England face a tough task against La Roja this weekend, with kick-off set for 7:45pm on Saturday, 26 September.
Viewers in the UK can tune into the clash on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player, with coverage starting at 6:45.
Who could start for England against Spain?
Tuchel is contending with a selection dilemma, with several likely England starters making themselves unavailable for this international break.
Usual number one Jordan Pickford is expected to start, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly looking set to make up the backline in front of him.
Declan Rice's absence could see Myles Lewis-Skelly drafted into the eleven alongside Elliot Anderson and Jude Bellingham in midfield.
Captain Harry Kane will lead the line barring any late injury concerns, with Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka seeming set to take up a spot on either flank.