Three big questions ahead of England’s upcoming clashes

Three Lions face Spain and Switzerland

International football is back on the calendar this week, and England head into action for the first time since reaching the World Cup semi-finals in Russia.

The stakes aren’t quite as high this time around. But there’s still a UEFA Nations League clash with Spain – and a potentially morale-boosting friendly against Switzerland – to contend with.

Ahead of Saturday’s clash against Luis Enrique’s Spain, the Coral News Team look at the big talking points around England.

Could Shaw force his way into the side?

Despite Manchester United’s distinctly mediocre start to the season, Luke Shaw has emerged from the opening month of the season with plenty of credit.

The left-back has been the Red Devils’ best performer of late, and pulled off another superb display in Sunday’s 2-0 triumph at Burnley. So, is there space for him in England’s starting XI?

The successful World Cup trio of John Stones, Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker make the England backline tough to break into.

However, Shaw’s recent marauding displays – which yielded a first career goal against Leicester City – could see him usurp United teammate Ashley Young further forward.

Will England end Spain hoodoo?

Admittedly, La Furia Roja have been one of world football’s big powers over the last decade or so – winning two European Championships and a World Cup since the start of 2008.

But England’s record against Spain is still concerning. The Three Lions have lost four of the last six meetings, winning just once.