Branthwaite, Garner and King omitted for Spain game
Summary
England manager Thomas Tuchel left Josh King, James Garner and Jarrad Branthwaite out of the 23-player matchday squad for Sunday’s Nations League game against Spain in Madrid. England are three points behind Spain and can secure first place in their group with a win.Key Facts
- UEFA rules limit Nations League matchday squads to 23 players; England travelled with 26.
- The return of Ezri Konsa and Djed Spence to fitness contributed to the three omissions.
- Garner came on against Croatia and scored a goal that was disallowed; Branthwaite and King did not play.
- King received his first senior England call-up for the final two group matches but will not play during this international window.
- First-time call-ups Jobe Bellingham and James Hill are included in the squad.
- England have already secured a place in the quarter-finals; finishing first would match them against a runner-up from another League A group.
- The two-legged quarter-finals are scheduled for March, with the semi-finals and final scheduled for June.
- Tuchel reminded England players of UEFA’s anti-racism protocols before the match; Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Spain was not racist.
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