SPAIN take on Jordan in their final match before the World Cup starts THIS SUNDAY.
And they'll be determined to put themselves in good stead for the competition after they were knocked out early in 2018.
- Start time: 4pm GMT
- Jordan XI: Abu Laila; Abu Hasheesh, Arab, Hadad, Al Dameiri; Al-Hourani, Saleh, Al Din Rawabda; IIyad Olwan, Al Dardour, Al-Naimat
- Spain XI: Sanchez; Carvajal, Garcia, Laporte, Pau Torres; Koke; Soler, Gavi, Fati, Sarabia; Asensio
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GOAL! – Jordan 0-1 Spain
12, Ansu-Fati puts Spain in front!
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Jordan 0-0 Spain
11, Asensio accelerates past his man and fizzes a cross into the six-yard box. It comes to Gavi who can't quite sort his feet out in time.
You sense a big chance is coming.
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Jordan 0-0 Spain
9, Spain continue to probe the Jordan defence. Ansu-Fati dances inside and the ball eventually makes its way to Arabia who fires one on target. But it's a simple save for Al Fakhouri in the sticks.
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Jordan 0-0 Spain
5, Spain are playing some stylish football early on.
Ansu-Fati rolls it through the defenders legs on the edge of the area before teeing up Sarabia, who's ball in is cleared away.
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Jordan 0-0 Spain
3, Sarabia looks to be in behind but the flag is raised against him.
It's been a quick start for the visitors.
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Kick-off – Jordan vs Spain
We are underway in Amman!
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Here come the two teams!
Both sets of players emerge from the tunnel and into a stadium buzzing with excitement.
National anthems up next.
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Locals in good voice
Jordan fans are standing loud and proud in Amman.
However, the Spanish players are receiving a very warm reception, too.
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Players check in
The Spanish players and staff perfrom a quick pitch inspection as part of their warm-up.
Half an hour until kick-off in Amman
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Jordan XI
Al Fakhouri, Abu Hash, Al Arab, Al Mardi, Al Naimat, Al Rawabdeh, Al Samrieh, Al-Tamari, Haddad, Nasib, Sadeh
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Jordan in form
The home side come into this game on a five game winning streak, not conceding a goal across those matches.
Last month they defeated Oman, who pushed Germany to the very last minute yesterday.
And in January they saw off New Zealand 3-1.
So, despite being favourites, Spain might not have it all their own way today.
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It's a full house
The fans are right up for this one.
Kick-off is in one hour.
Fans wave Spanish and Jordanian flags at the Hussein Youth City stadiumCredit: AFP - Joe Adams
Luis Enrique makes changes
Spain boss Luis Enrique has made seven changes from the side that beat Portugal 1-0.
Sanchez, Garcia, Laporte, Pau, Gavi, Ansu-Fati and Asensio all start.
Asensio looks as though he will lead the line this afternoon. or we may see Ansu-Fati play the role of striker.
Simon, Guillamon, Torres, Gaya, Rodri, Torres and goal scorer Morata all make way.
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Spain XI
Sanchez, Carvajal, Garcia, Laporte, Pau, Koke, Soler, Gavi, Sarabia, Ansu Fati, Asensio
Eric Garcia in training yesterdayCredit: AFP - Joe Adams
Good afternoon from Amman
Welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of this afternoon’s tea-time tussle between Jordan and Spain.
This is Spain’s penultimate friendly before the World cup gets underway and acts as an opportunity for the players to get used to the Middle Eastern heat.
Stay with us, we will bring you team news imminently.
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