The Guardian reports that Thomas Tuchel has repeatedly described Sunday's Nations League meeting with Spain as a 'final'. The Madrid fixture decides whether England finish first or second in their group.
The Guardian says Tuchel is preparing England with an eye on Euro 2028, and is trying to move on from the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.
Tuchel named his squad for this international window on the Friday of the previous week, according to The Guardian. He said, 'No one is unbeatable'.
WHY IT MATTERS
The Madrid result settles England's group placing, so Tuchel's side faces a match with direct consequences for their Nations League position.
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AI-assisted · written by OneTouch from The Guardian reporting, not editor reviewed
