India, Sept. 26 -- England are without two of their biggest superstars for Saturday night's UEFA Nations League 2026-27 opener against Spain at Wembley Stadium. Both Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice and Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer have been ruled out due to injury withdrawals.

Neither player is on the bench for the League A Group 3 clash, leaving manager Thomas Tuchel forced to field a reshuffled lineup against the reigning world and European champions.

England vs Spain: Why Is Declan Rice Not Playing?

Declan Rice was forced to withdraw from the England camp earlier this week after picking up a knock.

Following assessments by the England national team medical staff at St George's Park, the decision was made to release the 27-year-old ...