Three Lions in action ahead of November internationals
England players set for domestic action ahead of November international camp
There’s plenty of club football to look forward to this weekend, with a host of England's latest senior squad members hoping to make an impression before joining Thomas Tuchel's squad.
With Thomas Tuchel having named his 25-man England squad for November's UEFA Nations League fixtures, attention turns to another busy weekend of domestic football before the Three Lions begin preparations for their meetings with Croatia and Spain.
A number of the players selected will be in Premier League action on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November, with several intriguing match-ups providing an opportunity to build momentum ahead of the international break.
Here is a look at some of the key games involving England's latest senior squad members.
Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November
Everton v Coventry City (8pm)
The first game of the weekend sees Jordan Pickford, James Garner and Jarrad Branthwaite in action, as the Toffees host Coventry City on Friday evening in the Premier League.
Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur (12.30pm)
James Trafford and Dominic Calvert-Lewin could both be involved as Leeds welcome Tottenham to Elland Road. Goalkeeper Trafford will be hoping to continue his progress at club level, while forward Calvert-Lewin will be looking to make an impact at the other end of the pitch. With both players included in Tuchel's latest selection, a strong performance would provide a timely boost before the international camp.
Arsenal v Hull City (3pm)
There could be a strong England presence at the Emirates Stadium, with Ezri Konsa, Ben White, Declan Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly all included in the November squad. Arsenal's England contingent will be looking to help their side secure three points against Hull, with Rice's influence in midfield and the defensive contributions of White and Konsa potentially important. For Lewis-Skelly, the fixture also represents another opportunity to demonstrate his quality and versatility.
Fulham v Newcastle United (3pm)
Josh King and Lewis Hall could go head-to-head when Fulham host Newcastle. King has earned his first senior England call-up following his performances for the Londoners and will be keen to maintain that form. Hall, meanwhile, returns to the international picture as part of a Newcastle side looking to pick up a valuable away result.
Nottingham Forest v Manchester City (5.30pm)
Saturday's late kick-off could see three England midfielders and attacking players in action, with Morgan Gibbs-White representing Forest against Manchester City's Elliot Anderson and Marc Guéhi. Gibbs-White will be hoping to make his mark against strong opposition, while Anderson and Guéhi will be looking to help City finish Saturday on a positive note. The contest offers an interesting meeting between players selected for their creativity, energy and quality in possession.
Sunday 8 November
Brighton & Hove Albion v Brentford (2pm)
England goalkeeper Jason Steele could be involved when Brighton welcome Brentford to the Amex Stadium. Steele's inclusion in the squad provides further competition in the goalkeeping department, alongside Jordan Pickford and James Trafford.
Crystal Palace v Liverpool (2pm)
Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha will be hoping to feature when his side travel to Crystal Palace. The forward's inclusion in the senior squad is an exciting milestone, and another opportunity to impress at club level would be a welcome way to approach his first senior international camp.
Sunderland v Chelsea (2pm)
Morgan Rogers could also be in action as Chelsea travel to Sunderland, with the England forward looking to make an impression before joining up with Tuchel's squad.
England players abroad
There will also be plenty of interest for England supporters following the action across Europe, with six members of Tuchel's November squad representing clubs in Spain, Germany and Italy.
Valencia v Real Madrid – Saturday (8pm GMT)
Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold could both feature when Real Madrid travel to Valencia in La Liga.
Bellingham will be looking to continue his influential role in Madrid's midfield, while Alexander-Arnold will be hoping to make his mark at right-back. Both players will be keen to head into the international break in strong form.
Borussia Dortmund v Elversberg – Saturday (2.30pm GMT)
Jobe Bellingham will be hoping to impress when Borussia Dortmund host Elversberg in the Bundesliga. The midfielder has earned his first senior England call-up following his performances in Germany, and the fixture provides another opportunity to demonstrate his development at club level.
Mainz v Bayern Munich – Saturday (2.30pm GMT)
Harry Kane will be looking to add to his impressive goalscoring record when Bayern Munich travel to Mainz. The England captain remains a key figure for the German champions and will be hoping to maintain his scoring touch ahead of the Nations League double-header.
Inter Milan v Como – Sunday (5pm GMT)
Djed Spence could be in action on Sunday when Inter Milan welcome Como in Serie A. The defender returns to the England squad after missing the previous camp through injury and will be eager to build some momentum before joining up with Tuchel's group.
Cologne v Bayer Leverkusen – Sunday (2.30pm GMT)
Jarell Quansah is another England defender who could feature in Germany, with Bayer Leverkusen travelling to Cologne. The former Liverpool man will be looking to help Leverkusen secure an important away result and continue his progress in the Bundesliga.
Atletico Madrid v Barcelona – Sunday (8pm GMT)
Sunday's standout fixture involving England players comes in Spain, where Anthony Gordon and Barcelona travel to face Atletico Madrid.
It promises to be a fascinating test against strong opposition, with Gordon hoping to make an impact in one of La Liga's biggest fixtures of the weekend.
With the November international window beginning next week, the weekend provides England's selected players with one final opportunity to impress before attention turns to the national team.
Tuchel's side face Croatia at Wembley on Thursday 12 November before travelling to Madrid to take on Spain on Sunday 15 November, as they look to secure their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.