England’s protector # 05 Ezri Konza (C) commemorates scoring his group’s 2nd objective with colleagues throughout the UEFA Nations League– League A day 6 group 3– football match in between Spain and England at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on November 15, 2026. (Photo by Javier SORIANO/ AFP)
England snapped world champs Spain’s record unbeaten keep up a 3-2 triumph in Madrid on Sunday to clinch the leading area in Nations League group A3.
Objectives from Harry Kane, Ezri Konsa and Ben White caused La Roja’s very first loss in a competitive video game given that March 2023, after 44 without defeat.
England’s Elliot Anderson was dispatched in the 2nd half as Spain resisted from 3 objectives down with strikes from Mikel Oyarzabal and Nico Williams, however Luis de la Fuente’s World Cup winners might not discover the equaliser.
Both sides were currently sure to advance, however as group winners England will be seeded for the quarter-finals in March.
Spain had actually beaten England in the Euro 2024 last before including a 2nd world crown this summertime, while the Three Lions ended up third.
“We understood we were going to beat them this evening, the message from the supervisor after the Croatia video game (on Thursday) has actually been so favorable,” England midfielder Declan Rice informed ITV.
“The very first 10 minutes was the very best we’ve played.”
England coach Thomas Tuchel hailed his group on their excellent efficiency in the Spanish capital.
“We brought whatever to the table,” Tuchel informed ITV.
“We were brave. Spirit smart, energy sensible and likewise football quality was (all at the) greatest level.”
Tuchel picked James Trafford in objective over Jordan Pickford and likewise brought White and Konsa into the side.
Teenage star Lamine Yamal was fit to begin for Spain at Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano arena after missing their midweek win over the Czech Republic.
The child did not see much of the ball in the very first half as England came out highly.
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon produced a strong response conserve to reject Jude Bellingham, while Anthony Gordon had a harmful shot obstructed.
Ballon d’Or winner Kane, who beat Yamal to the award, sent out an effort directly large.
Barcelona protector Pau Cubarsi handed England the benefit when he awkwardly dropped Kane in the location on the stroke of half time.
The Bayern Munich gunman powered an ideal charge past Simon, who dived the proper way however to no get.
— Quickfire double–
De la Fuente attempted to respond at half-time with a triple modification, consisting of tossing on Barcelona duo Fermin Lopez and Pedri, however England rapidly discovered more pleasure.
Konsa headed home the 2nd from Declan Rice’s corner in the 53rd minute after the Arsenal protector was left unmarked by Spain’s defence.
4 minutes later on England sliced open Spain’s defence with Kane and Bellingham integrating to establish White for the 3rd.
La Roja clawed their method back into the video game when Anderson fouled Yamal in the location as the Spain striker ran in on objective.
The Manchester City midfielder was dismissed and Oyarzabal slotted home the charge.
Spain discovered a 2nd when Gordon offered the ball away and Yamal fed Williams, whose shot struck the post and bounced in.
Williams curled over and Trafford magnificently rejected Yamal and Marc Cucurella as Spain looked fruitlessly for the objective they required to maintain their unbeaten record.
Consisting of friendlies, Spain had actually gone 43 straight matches without defeat.
“On the pitch whatever takes place extremely quickly, it’s a pity,” Oyarzabal informed TVE about England’s 2 objectives early in the 2nd half.
“You need to concentrate on what followed, the response– the group never ever stopped pressing, never ever stopped attempting … their goalkeeper likewise is worthy of credit for us not having actually equalised.”
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