Spain receive major Lamine Yamal boost ahead of England showdown

Spain have received a major boost ahead of Sunday’s UEFA Nations League meeting with England, with Lamine Yamal set to return after recovering from a knee problem.

According to ESPN⁠, the Barcelona forward and Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal will rejoin the squad ahead of the encounter in Madrid after missing Thursday’s 2-0 victory over Czechia.

Álex Baena and Marc Pubill scored as Spain secured their fifth consecutive win in Group A3, extending their unbeaten run to 43 matches. “There is some good news,” Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said. “Lamine Yamal is feeling good now and is really looking forward to joining the squad [on Friday].”

Mikel is also doing better. One will arrive around midday and the other a little later, but both will be with us [for England].”

Yamal had started all 20 matches for Barcelona and Spain this season, registering 17 goals and 13 assists before Thursday’s absence. England could end Spain’s remarkable run, which dates back to March 2024.