YAMAL RETURNS TO SPAIN SQUAD FOR ENGLAND SHOWDOWN

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal is available for Sunday’s Nations League match against England after recovering from knee discomfort.

The Barcelona forward is due to join the squad on Friday and train ahead of the meeting at Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium.

“He’s available and he’s joining us today,” De la Fuente said, adding that the teenager was feeling well and eager to return.

Yamal missed Thursday’s 2-0 victory over Czechia after experiencing discomfort and inflammation in his right knee following Barcelona’s win against Atlético Madrid.

Medical checks detected fluid in the joint, prompting Spain’s coaching and medical staff to let him remain in Barcelona for treatment rather than travel to Prague.

De la Fuente said the problem was not serious and that resting him was a precaution.

Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal, who also missed the Czechia match, is expected to rejoin the squad.

Spain and England have already qualified for the Nations League quarter-finals, with Sunday’s fixture set to determine who finishes top of the group.