England Faces Tough Challenge in Nations League Draw as Tuchel's Team Reunites with Old Rivals

ENGLAND have been handed a nightmare draw for the Nations League later this year.

The draw in Brussels determined the groups for the competition, which is set to kick off in September.

England’s biggest worry will be former Nations League and recent Euros champions Spain.

Fans will remember their last meeting in the Euro 2024 final in which Spain broke English hearts late on after Cole Palmer’s equaliser.

They will also face Croatia, a team whom they will also be forced to outwit in their World Cup group at the US World Cup later this year.

And the group will be rounded out by Czechia, one of pot four’s stronger challengers, adding to the depth of England’s challenge.

This year’s fixtures will kick off from September 24th, with the last matchday of the group stage coming in the November international break.

Should hold their nerve and finish in the top two of their group, they will advance to the playoffs in March 2027, and potentially the final that June.

England will be hoping to keep up their run of strong form in the competition.

The Three Lions saw themselves trying to bounce back from relegation from the top division of the competition after going winless in a group of death in 2022.

‘s side endured two draws with , a draw and a loss to , and two losses to , including a 4-0 thrashing in June.

The side finished rock bottom with just three points, dropping down into League B Group 2 for the 2024 edition.

There they found better fortunes against the likes of , Greece and the Republic of Ireland.

Five wins and a single loss against Greece led the side to a group-topping 15 points under interim boss , earning them promotion back to the competition’s top level.

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