How to watch England vs Spain: TV channel and live stream for Nations League today

The Three Lions kick off Group A3 action on home soil on Saturday evening as they entertain the reigning world champions in what is their first match since the eventful tournament in North America earlier this summer.Thomas Tuchel will be seeking to quickly move on from the agonising semi-final collapse against rivals Argentina in July, in which they led 1-0 with just five minutes to go in Atlanta thanks to Anthony Gordon’s second-half goal, only to then capitulate 2-1 in shocking fashion courtesy of last-gasp efforts from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.England were cruelly denied a first World Cup final berth since 1966, with their ultra-defensive tactics and highly questionable substitutions when in front leading to serious questions being asked about Tuchel’s management.However, Tuchel will know that a big result against Spain - achieving revenge for defeat in the final of the 2024 European Championship in Berlin under Gareth Southgate - will also help to win over the naysayers who aren’t ready to move on from that chastening semi-final finish just yet.Eyes on the prize: Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal should play key roles as England face Spain in the Nations LeagueGetty ImagesNow Luis de la Fuente’s men turn attentions swiftly back to the Nations League, having made the last three finals of the UEFA competition that is now entering its fifth year - beating the Netherlands on penalties in 2022/23 to sandwich painful showpiece losses to France and Portugal.England’s best finish in the Nations League to date was third place in the inaugural 2018/19 edition, while they were relegated to the second tier in 2022 before earning promotion back to League A under the interim management of Lee Carsley two years later.Read MoreThe Czech Republic and Croatia complete Group A3, with those two sides also facing off in Prague on Saturday night.How to watch England vs SpainTV channel: In the UK, England vs Spain in the 2026/27 Nations League is being televised live and free to air on ITV, with coverage of the match beginning at 6:45pm BST on ITV1 ahead of a 7:45pm kick-off.Live stream: Catch the game live online through the ITVX website and app, which is free with a registration.Live blog: You can follow all the action with Standard Sport’s live blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from England correspondent Dom Smith at Wembley.