Thomas Tuchel has left Jarrad Branthwaite out of England's 23-man matchday squad for Sunday's Nations League decider against Spain in Madrid, with late call-ups Dan Burn and James Hill now seemingly ahead of the Everton defender. James Garner and Josh King have also missed out after Ezri Konsa and Djed Spence returned to fitness for the trip to face the world champions.
Declan Rice has handed Arsenal a massive boost by confirming that a new long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium is likely to be signed in the near future. The England international, who has been a transformative figure since his big-money move from West Ham, appears ready to commit the prime years of his career to Mikel Arteta’s Premier League champions.
Barcelona starlet Pau Cubarsi has named the three defenders who have shaped his meteoric rise to the top of world football. The teenage sensation, who recently tasted World Cup glory with Spain, revealed a surprising admiration for a Liverpool icon alongside two legendary figures from Camp Nou history.
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is set to take on a new level of responsibility for his national team after being handed one of the most prestigious jerseys in football history. The teenage winger will switch from his usual number 19 to lead the line for La Roja in tonight’s high-stakes encounter against England
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