Why are England playing Andorra in Barcelona?
THE Thomas Tuchel era marches on as the Three Lions take on Andorra in a World Cup qualifier.
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With the Premier League season now over, attention briefly turns to the national team, ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup.
The German has already promised a second star for England, and hopes to get one step closer with a victory over Andorra - that will not take place in Andorra.
The side have already landed in Spain, heading to the Spanish Grand Prix to see Oscar Piastri pick up victory in Barcelona.
SunSport can reveal why England are taking on Andorra in Barcelona.
Why is England vs Andorra taking place in Barcelona?
England are taking on Andorra in Spain to accommodate for the travelling England fans.
The last time the sides met in October 2021, the game was played at the Estadi Nacional in Andorra la Vella, but the ground only has a capacity of 3,000.
The game will instead take place at Espanyol's 40,000-capacity RCDE Stadium, meaning more England fans can make the trip.
This also means there will be a greater financial benefit for Andorra.
This is not the first time the sides have met in Spain, with clashes in 2007 and 2008 both taking place at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona.
How to watch England vs Andorra for FREE and is there a live stream?
England take on Andorra in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday, June 7, with kick-off at 5pm BST.
The game will come LIVE on ITV1 in the UK.
Action will also be available to stream on ITVX.
Alternatively, SunSport will blog all the action as it happens.
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