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When are England playing? Live commentary, kick-off time and team news for Spain clash

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England start their Nations League campaign with a Wembley clash against world champions Spain this weekend. The Three Lions haven’t kicked a ball since finishing third at the World Cup after missing out on the chance to take on La Roja in the final. England were left heartbroken after defeat to Argentina in Atlanta Getty England faced 2022 champions Argentina in the semi-finals in the USA and opened the scoring through Anthony Gordon early in the second half. But from there, they retreated further and further back , inviting pressure, and eventually it told as Enzo Fernandez levelled it before Lisandro Martinez scored the winner . After the game, Thomas Tuchel was heavily blamed for the defeat , but the FA have elected to stand by the German with all eyes on the 2028 Euros. And this game represents a chance for England to see how far away they are. Spain haven’t lost a match in 90 minutes since a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in March 2024. They are now defending world and European champions