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Spain's Bonmati Returns, Putellas Starts vs England
5 Jun
Summary
- Aitana Bonmati returns for Spain after a five-month injury absence.
- Alexia Putellas starts for Spain, with Ella Toone in England's lineup.
- Lauren James and Ona Batlle are fit and included in their respective teams.

Spain welcomes back three-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati, who has been sidelined for five months with a broken leg. While Bonmati is listed as a substitute, fellow two-time Ballon d'Or recipient Alexia Putellas is set to start. Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey also features in the starting lineup for Spain.
England's Sarina Wiegman makes two alterations to her squad. Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone returns to the starting XI after recovering from a hip fracture that kept her out since November. Lotte Wubben-Moy replaces Leah Williamson in defense. Chelsea's Lauren James has also recovered from a minor injury and is set to play.