Thomas Tuchel leaves Jarrad Branthwaite out of England squad for Spain decider as Dan Burn and James Hill leapfrog Everton defender
Thomas Tuchel has left Jarrad Branthwaite out of England's 23-man matchday squad for Sunday's Nations League decider against Spain in Madrid, with late call-ups Dan Burn and James Hill now seemingly ahead of the Everton defender. James Garner and Josh King have also missed out after Ezri Konsa and Djed Spence returned to fitness for the trip to face the world champions.
Thomas Tuchel has excluded Jarrad Branthwaite from England's 23-man squad for the Nations League decider against Spain in Madrid. Burn and Hill have now moved ahead of Branthwaite in the pecking order, according to Tuchel. James Garner and Josh King have also been left out after Ezri Konsa and Djed Spence returned to fitness. Branthwaite, Garner and King are absent for Spain's upcoming match.
Tuchel questioned Branthwaite's suitability for England's playing style before the Croatia game. Burn has been praised for his performance under Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, while Garner and King await their first senior call-ups.
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