Spain 2-3 England player ratings: Jude Bellingham stars as Three Lions seal landmark victory

England hold on in Madrid

England built a 3-0 lead against Spain, then had to withstand a late surge after being reduced to 10 players. They secured a 3-2 victory over the World Cup holders on Sunday night.

Ben White scored the decisive goal, marking his first start for England since March 2022 with an all-round display. The match account says the result was a landmark victory.

Bellingham leads the ratings

Jude Bellingham received a rating of 9. The Real Madrid midfielder was described as confident in his adopted city and full of quality. Elliot Anderson, Ben White and Spain’s Fermin Lopez each earned an 8. Anderson was sent off while trying to deal with the danger after a mistake by Jarell Quansah.

Errors shaped the closing stages

Quansah had played well before his error led to Spain scoring from the penalty spot and to Anderson’s red card. Quansah was rated 5, while Anderson was given an 8 despite the dismissal.

Anthony Gordon was rated 6. His loss of possession contributed to Spain’s second goal and made the closing moments more anxious for England.

Spain’s individual assessments

Fermin Lopez came on at half-time for Mikel Merino and linked effectively with Lamine Yamal, earning an 8. Merino was rated 5 after a quiet first half and was substituted at the interval.

Aymeric Laporte received a 7, while Marc Pubill and Dean Huijsen were rated 6. Pubill was injured after a bright opening spell, and Huijsen came on at half-time for Cubarsi. Alex Baena also received a 7.