Spain vs England live: Stunning strike from Mario Gaspar sends England behind
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Your support makes all the difference.Welcome to The Independent's live coverage of England's international friendly against Spain at the Estadio Jose Rico Perez in Alicante.
- Roy Hodgson's side face their first major test of the build-up to next summer's European Championships in France
- After taking maximum points from qualifying, can this young side maintain their form against formidable opposition?
- Wayne Rooney does not start tonight and Jamie Vardy is out with a minor knock
- James Milner withdrew from the squad earlier this week after sustaining a hamstring injury
- Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is expected to wear the captain's armband
- Spain coach Vicente del Bosque: "England have a team with great potential and are individually very strong. Once they have a bit of organisation they will be a great side."
Why Thiago Alcantara is now heartbeat of Spanish side
Wayne Rooney admits he faces ‘huge challenge’ to hold down starting place
England’s ‘Perfect 10’ put into perspective by Spanish talent overload
Team news
England: Hart, Walker, Bertrand, Carrick, Jones, Smalling, Lallana, Delph, Barkley, Kane, Sterling
Substitutes: Clyne, Butland, Stones, Dier, Cahill, Gibbs, Shelvey, Rooney, Alli, Heaton
Spain: Casillas, Mario, Bartra, Pique, Alba, Busquets, Cesc, Thiago, Iniesta, Alcacer, Costa
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