India, Sept. 26 -- A blockbuster UEFA Nations League clash awaits at Wembley as Thomas Tuchel's England open their campaign against reigning world champions Spain. It marks the first meeting between the two teams since a heartbreaking summer for the Three Lions, who arrive nursing scars from their World Cup semi-final exit while La Roja stroll in unbeaten, brimming with confidence.

For Tuchel, this represents an early litmus test of his rebuilding project, offering a golden chance to banish recent demons against the very benchmark side he has urged his players to emulate. Luis de la Fuente's men, buoyed by their triumphant summer, will look to continue their commanding form and stamp early authority on Nations League Group A3.

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