England team news: Rio Ngumoha not in squad to face Spain in Nations League opener

He was unexpectedly handed his debut in a 1-0 friendly win against New Zealand, impressing in a second-half cameo and becoming the fifth youngest player to represent the Three Lions.

Ngumoha has enjoyed a rapid rise since becoming the youngest player in Liverpool’s history to start a first-team match when he made his debut as a 16-year-old in the FA Cup against Accrington Stanley during the 2024-25 season.

He then marked his Premier League debut by scoring a stunning late winner in the Reds’ 3-2 win at Newcastle last season.

He has made three league appearances for Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool this season but only one of them has come as a starter.