Nations League: Who made an uncharacteristic error? England player ratings v Spain
England were beaten 3-2 by world champions Spain in an entertaining Nations League match. It was the Three Lions’ first outing since the summer World Cup.
England took the lead through Harry Kane, whose header was deflected into the net. But Kane later missed a penalty that could have extended their advantage.
A costly mistake by Marc Guehi allowed Lamine Yamal to score early for Spain. Alex Baena later put Spain level, and Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winning goal.
Kane was rated England’s strongest performer in the player ratings, despite the missed penalty. Nico O’Reilly supplied the cross for his goal and worked to contain Yamal, but also lost possession before Spain’s second goal.
England’s next challenge is to find greater control alongside their willingness to play an open, high-tempo game, as they seek success in major competitions. The article does not specify their next fixture.
Key points
- England lost 3-2 to Spain in their first match since the World Cup.
- Kane scored but missed a penalty; Guehi’s error helped Spain score early.
- Baena levelled the match and Oyarzabal netted Spain’s winner.