Overview
- Kick-off is 7.45pm BST on 9 October at Wembley, with live coverage on ITV.
- Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham is omitted from England’s squad, with Reece James withdrawn and Nico O'Reilly called up.
- Wales lose Aaron Ramsey and Dan James to injury, with Rubin Colwill and Isaak Davies drafted in.
- Bellamy underscores the resource gap, noting estimated squad values of about £1.4bn for England versus £170m for Wales.
- England enter as strong favourites after seven straight wins over Wales and a perfect five-from-five start to World Cup qualifying.