ENGLAND return for the first time since the World Cup TONIGHT – but some key players won’t be involved.
The Three Lions kick off their campaign against global kings at .
men will feature four times during the newly extended September and October international window.
After the Spain clash, travel to the , then , before hosting the Czechs in their final fixture of the break.
Several members of Tuchel’s initial 27-man squad have withdrawn, including Three Lions stalwart .
brings you the lowdown on Rice’s exit below.
Why is Declan Rice not playing for England vs Spain?
On Monday, Rice withdrew from the England squad along with Tino Livramento, Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford.
It’s understood the Arsenal midfielder’s exit is due to load management.
Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White and Everton’s James Garner have been called up in their place.
Rice started all but one of England’s games at the World Cup, including captaining the Three Lions to an emphatic 6-4 win over France in the third-place play-off.
How to watch England vs Spain
- England vs Spain will be broadcast live on ITV1.
- The Nations League clash can be live streamed for FREE via the ITVX app/website.
- Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog of the match will bring you minute-by-minute updates.
