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England v Spain – winner takes all?published at 12:55 BST<\/p>\n

12:55 BST<\/p>\n

Here we go again. England v Spain. A blossoming rivalry.<\/p>\n

This match in April will come eight months after the Euro 2025 final.<\/p>\n

On that day, as we’re sure you remember, England beat Spain to lift the trophy<\/a>, after going to penalties.<\/p>\n

This time, although just a qualifier, the stakes seem huge once more. A win puts that side firmly in the driving seat for a place at Brazil next year.<\/p>\n

A defeat and they may have to start considering the idea of a play-off in qualification.<\/p>\n

Both sides have won both their qualification matches so far. Spain with a 3-0 win over Iceland and a 3-1 win over Ukraine. England have a two goal advantage after similar results, such is the margin that it may come down to. <\/p>\n

Spain are the number one nation in world football, according to Fifa, external<\/a>. England are fourth. <\/p>\n

Can England get one over their rivals once more?<\/p>\n

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