England vs Spain live: Build-up to Tuchel’s first game since World Cup heartbreak

Cast your mind back to the middle of July, and England were dreaming of finally achieving glory at a World Cup for the first time since 1966. Then came defeat against Argentina in the semi-finals, and the usual heartbreak and postmortems ensued. Thomas Tuchel steps into the dugout as Three Lions boss for the first time since their World Cup exit this evening as his side begin the first of four Nations League fixtures. Their opponents at Wembley at 7.45pm are World Cup winners Spain, while games two games against the Czech Republic and one against Croatia are still to come before Premier League football resumes. The England manager has made some notable decisions about his squad, with full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold having been recalled but midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White missing out. Follow The i Paper’s live updates below… Sort: September 26, 2026 6:15 pmWelcome (Photo: PA)Good evening.Tonight, England are back in action for the first time since suffering heartbreak at the World Cup.The Three Lions take on Spain in the first of a bank of four Nations League matches.It’s the World Cup winners in the first test for Thomas Tuchel’s men since their semi-final defeat by Argentina and the Three Lions boss has already made some choice squad selections.Trent Alexander-Arnold is back in the fold, Cole Palmer was recalled before withdrawing with injury, while the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White haven’t been called up. Kick-off is at 7.30pm.