THREE TALKING POINTS

1 This will be a big night for Jordan Pickford. There is no doubting his character and he enjoyed a fine World Cup. Don’t think that means the pressure is off him, though. There are still others sniffing around and they are just as hungry for that England jersey. Pickford does not have the No 1 role nailed down. He cannot rest on his laurels and could do with a strong performance. 2 On the right side for England Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker are battling to start. On the left, that wing-back position looks up for grabs. So who wants it? Luke Shaw has a real opportunity. The 23-year-old has had a good start to the season with Manchester United after missing out on the World Cup and being bashed by Jose Mourinho. Danny Rose is not hitting the heights he once was and Shaw should see this as a chance to make that position his own. 3 Gareth Southgate will go with three at the back. He used that at the World Cup and it worked so I doubt he will change a winning combination in defence now. But it is in midfield where this game could be won or lost. That is where chances can come from and I’m confident England will create a few. As for Spain, their top scorer at the World Cup was Diego Costa. Not having the fiery forward available is an enormous loss. SCORE PREDICTION: 1-1