England writers split on XI for Spain Nations League clash

England face world champions Spain in the Nations League, and the debate over Thomas Tuchel's best XI is already raging.

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What happened. Mirror Football writers gave their picks for the England XI Thomas Tuchel should field against Spain in Saturday's Nations League game. Two players in particular divided opinion among the panel.

• Spain come into the match as World Cup winners
• England are rebuilding after their World Cup exit
• The writers' selections were not unanimous

England begin their Nations League campaign against Spain as Tuchel weighs up his strongest lineup.

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