The Three Lions approach this fixture as part of their preparations for the Euro 2016. Roy Hodgson’s side has already qualified for the Euro 2016 after thrashing San Marino 6-0. England’s last meeting with Spain was back in 2011 at the Wembley Stadium when the host nation beat the visiting side by a solitary goal. However, their last trip to Spain was back in 2009 when they lost 2-0 in Seville. The La Roja have started bouncing back after their embarrassing and unsuccessful attempt to defend their World Cup title in Brazil.
Meanwhile the high-profile match was initially scheduled to be played at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium but the Spanish Football Federation decided to move it to the coastal town of Alicante. This came after an earlier incident when a section of Real Madrid fans booed Spanish defender Gerard Pique for his comments about Cristiano Ronaldo when Barcelona won the league. The booing occurred during Spain’s 2-0 win over Slovakia. Speaking during their title celebrations, the 28-year-old husband to famous Columbian pop star Shakira joked:
''Thanks to the staff, to the team-mates... and to Kevin Roldan, he started all this!''
He was referring to Ronaldo’s ill-advised birthday celebrations with Colombian singer Kevin Roldan hours after the Los Blancos lost 4-0 to their bitter rivals Atletico Madrid.’’
Team news
Spain
Spain will play without Sergio Ramos who suffered a shoulder injury in Real Madrid’s 3-2 defeat away to Sevilla last weekend. Atletico Madrid’s Juanfran is also likely to miss the match after picking up a thigh injury during their match against Sporting Gijon. David Silva has been sidelined but Andres Iniesta is in perfect form to start.
England
The English side will miss the services of Liverpool’s James Milner due to a hamstring injury. The midfielder is also likely to miss the friendly match against France. The visitors have arrived in Spain and are holding their final preparations for their Friday fixture against the host country before travelling back to host their French rivals at Wembley on Tuesday.
The atmosphere in the English camp remains positive after Roy Hodgson's men became the first Euro 2016 finalists.
Enjoy the following special video from the English FA showcasing the Three Lions' goals throughout the Euro 2016 qualifiers. It features Jack Wilshere's amazing brace against Slovenia and Wayne Rooney's historic penalty at Wembley.
Quick facts
- The last time an English team won in Spain was back in 1987
- It has been 28 years since the English side last scored against Spain in their country
- Wayne Rooney has scored just five goals for club and country this season
- This fixture registers an average of two goals
- In their last 23 meetings, Spain have won 8, drawn 2 and lost 13
Head to head
Spain vs England last five fixtures
Source: Soccerpunter.com
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England's full squad
Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Jack Butland (Stoke City), Tom Heaton (Burnley)
Defenders: Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool), Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal), Phil Jones (Manchester United), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Everton), Kyle Walker (Tottenham)
Midfielders: Dele Alli (Tottenham), Ross Barkley (Everton), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Fabian Delph (Manchester City), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Liverpool), Jonjo Shelvey (Swansea City), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
Spain's full squad
Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (FC Porto), David de Gea (Manchester United), Sergio Rico (Sevilla)
Defenders: Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Marc Bartra (Barcelona), Nacho Fernández (Real Madrid), Mario Gaspar (Villarreal), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Mikel San Jose (Athletic Bilbao)
Midfielders: Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Isco (Real Madrid), Koke ( Atlético Madrid), Óscar de Marcos (Athletic Bilbao)
Forwards: Paco Alcacer (Valencia), Diego Costa (Chelsea), Alvaro Morata (Real Madrid), Nolito (Celta Vigo), Pedro (Chelsea)
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