UEFA Nations League: England Feel-good Factor to Continue Against Spain
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Wales v ROI
As well as the opening game in the new-look Nations League B, this is the first game in charge of Wales on home soil for Ryan Giggs and the first meeting of the sides since the Republic ended Wales’ World Cup qualification hopes back in October. I would be surprised if we saw a goal-fest although Welsh talisman Gareth Bale has scored in all three La Liga fixtures so far this season for Real Madrid.Denmark are the third nation in this mini-league and it should be noted that the four league B winners will automatically be promoted to the top division with the bottom side relegated. I’m not convinced the implications of these Nations League fixtures will be apparent to us all for some time yet although I hope the initiative takes off as we do need a competitive edge to these friendlies between major tournaments. Tip: Under 2.5 goals at🗣"It's an exciting format and it's good for the fans."
— FA WALES (@FAWales) September 4, 2018
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Scotland v Belgium
Scotland entertain Belgium at Hampden in an international friendly on Friday before they entertain Albania in their opening Nations League C fixture on Monday evening.
England v Spain
England’s defenders will be pleased to hear that Diego Costa will miss Spain’s Nations League fixture on Saturday for personal reasons, but Spain will still provide a big test for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions.