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Why does a draw keep Spain top, while England need a win?
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Spain have 15 points and England have 12. Both are already through, so a Spain draw keeps them top. England need a win, which would take the table on goal difference.
- Spain15 points
- England12 points
The group winner hosts the second leg of its quarter-final in March, which is why top spot matters. The decider is in Madrid on Sunday evening.
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The Spanish federation was fined and ordered to play its next home friendly with a partial stadium closure, after chants at the March match against Egypt. Tuchel said: "Maybe we take our five minutes to inform the players about the protocol if there is a precedent (in Madrid)." Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente replied that there is no racism in Spain.
“Maybe we take our five minutes to inform the players about the protocol if there is a precedent (in Madrid).”
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Based on reports by
- BBCEngland team news: Thomas Tuchel omits Jarrad Branthwaite, James Garner and Josh King for Spain game
- FocusTuchel feels tricked by reporter on racism question
- Evening StandardSpain boss makes England claim ahead of Nations League decider
- LibertateaWho is broadcasting Spain - England on TV. What time does the Nations League match start
- The IndependentTuchel fumes over 'twisted' comments on anti-racism protocol in Spain
- RTVE.esSpain receives Harry Kane and his Ballon d'Or to defend the Nations League lead against England