England vs Spain. UEFA Nations League Group A4.
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Saturday 8 September 2018 20:29, UK
England will get a chance to celebrate their successful World Cup campaign with the Wembley crowd when they face Spain in the Nations League on Saturday.
Gareth Southgate's side finished fourth at the World Cup and although there will be a celebration in the stands of that achievement, the England boss is keen to look to the future rather than back.
"It's about development as a team, back to improvement," Southgate said.
"Over the summer you're looking for results - now it's about improving as a team, developing the way we play. Improving the tactical detail of the way we play and testing ourselves over the next few months, in particular, against some really top teams.
"The summer was brilliant and it's great that we have a full house and that everybody will feel the appreciation and that we can step out in front of our fans again. But for us now the summer is finished and it's about the next step and the next challenges.
"Sport doesn't stand still for anybody. You've got to move forward, continually evolve, increase that competition."
Meanwhile, it's been a summer of transition within the Spain camp with Luis Enrique now in charge.
The former Barcelona manager was appointed on a two-year contract in July following Julen Lopetegui's acrimonious sacking before the World Cup.
Southgate is likely to keep the faith with the majority of the side that played against Croatia in the World Cup semi-final.
Luke Shaw is pushing to come in for Ashley Young and Raheem Sterling's injury withdrawal opens up an attacking role, which could be filled by Marcus Rashford.
Marcus Alonso is in line to make his second start for Spain having been called up in place of Jordi Alba.
David de Gea came under scrutiny for his performances in the World Cup and new Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is breathing down his neck for a starting spot.
Gerard Pique, David Silva and Andres Iniesta all retired from international football over the summer.
The confusing thing about what Southgate has been saying is I'm not quite sure what this other cycle of youth is, as they're already a young side.
People are talking about Harry Kane being tired but I don't understand this talk at all. I just don't think he's in top form.
People either like this competition or not, and I'm not really sure about the worth of it as I don't think England or Spain will really go for it given the other demands of their players.
I could see Southgate making quite a few changes and trying something different and Spain might even do the same. I see an open and attractive game but no real desperation to win it.
Charlie predicts: 1-1 and Isco to score first (35/1 with Sky Bet)
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