Spurs duo and Liverpool defender expected to come into England team to face Spain

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England manager Gareth Southgate will make three changes for tonight’s Nations League clash with Spain in Seville, according to Sky Sports.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks is expected to come into the side. He is set to replace Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.

Winks’ club-mate Kieran Trippier is also likely to start. Manchester City’s Kyle Walker was preferred at right-back for the 0-0 draw with Croatia last time out.

The other anticipated change will see Liverpool defender Joe Gomez replace suspended Manchester City centre-back John Stones at the heart of Southgate’s defence.

The inclusion of 22-year-old Winks is the only major experimentation afforded by the England boss.

Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho impressed from the bench in his 13-minute cameo in Croatia, but he and 18-year-old Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, who is currently on loan at Derby Derby County, and Leicester City’s James Maddison will have to bide their time before getting their chance.

Spain were in misery at the beginning of July and there was talk of depression, the end of a cycle, an exhausted model, players in decline…

The elimination against Russia and how it came about left behind a feeling of total impotence.

A hasty goodbye affected a national team that on Monday has the opportunity to win three points and qualify for the final phase of UEFA’s Nations League.

As you can see, three and a half months later, everything is rosy again.

The author of the miraculous transformation is none other than Luis Enrique, who came to the office surrounded by noise but with the support of Luis Rubiales.

First he imposed some rules, then he won at Wembley, before thrashing Croatia in Elche and defeating Wales at the Principality Stadium.

What has changed between what happened in Moscow and the last three games played, resulting in 12 goals in favour and two against?

First, the selector, his selection of different players and, finally, his way of understanding football; much more direct.

The message was clear and strong from the first day, by a coach who has seen the shortcomings of the recent past.

He injected the right dose of energy and enthusiasm to each player, even giving opportunities to veterans such as Raul Albiol.

The truth is that he has found grounds for the team to return to what it was or, at least, what it appeared to be.

Probably England team to play Spain
Pickford, Trippier, Gomez, Maguire, Chilwell, Winks, Dier, Barkley, Rashford, Kane, Sterling.

 

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