What happened. Rio Ngumoha has been left out of England's final squad to face Spain at Wembley. UEFA rules limit matchday squads to 23 players, forcing Thomas Tuchel to cut one name from his group.

The Liverpool teenager had impressed after being called up by Tuchel.
Spain arrive at Wembley as world champions.
UEFA's 23-player cap left one player as the odd man out.

Ngumoha's omission is a procedural cut, but his call-up signals he is firmly on Tuchel's radar.

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