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Ben White returns as England make three changes for Spain clash

England need a victory to finish top of League A Group 3, while Spain have recalled Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal among five changes.

By Liam Faleolo

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Ben White, Ezri Konsa and James Trafford have been named in England's starting lineup against Spain at the Metropolitano Stadium on November 15. Thomas Tuchel's three changes are all defensive, with England needing to beat Spain to claim first place in League A Group 3.

Both teams have qualified for the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals. White replaces Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Konsa takes over from Dan Burn after injury kept him out of the victory over Croatia. Trafford starts in goal instead of Jordan Pickford.

Tuchel has retained his midfield and attack. Djed Spence is among the substitutes after returning from injury, alongside Myles Lewis-Skelly, who is available again following suspension.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has altered five starters from the team that defeated the Czech Republic 2-0. Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal return after precautionary absences, replacing Yeremy Pino and Ferran Torres.

Mikel Merino gets the nod ahead of Fermin Lopez in the number 10 position. In defense, Marc Pubill comes in for Pedro Porro and Aymeric Laporte replaces Dean Huijsen. Alex Baena keeps his place despite Nico Williams recovering from illness, while Martin Zubimendi remains in midfield ahead of Pedri.

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