# Rio Ngumoha misses England Nations League opener

> Liverpool's 18-year-old Rio Ngumoha not in England squad for Spain Nations League match
- Title: Rio Ngumoha misses England Nations League opener · BBC Sport
- Summary: Liverpool's 18-year-old Rio Ngumoha not in England squad for Spain Nations League match Ngumoha, England's youngest player to start for Liverpool, missed…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqn744el41d8o
- Published: 2026-09-26T10:27:29.99+00:00
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## Ngumoha not selected
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha missed England's Nations League opener against Spain.
## First call-up
Ngumoha received his first England call-up in June but will miss Saturday's match.
## Debut impact
Ngumoha scored a late winner for Liverpool in a 3-2 win against Newcastle.
## Youngest starter
Ngumoha became England's youngest player to start for Liverpool at 16.
## Nations League opener
England faces Spain in Nations League Group A at Wembley on Saturday.
## Key takeaway

Ngumoha, England's youngest player to start for Liverpool, missed England's Nations League opener against Spain