World champions Spain secured a 3-2 comeback victory over England at Wembley Stadium after Harry Kane missed a crucial second-half penalty.
Key facts
- •Lamine Yamal scored in the second minute to give Spain an early lead.
- •Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scored for England to briefly put them 2-1 ahead.
- •Harry Kane missed a penalty in the 54th minute after slipping, hitting the crossbar.
- •Álex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal scored the second-half goals that secured Spain's 3-2 win.
- •Spain extended their unbeaten record to 39 games.
- •James Trafford started in goal for England, replacing regular starter Jordan Pickford.
Spain defeated England 3-2 in a Nations League match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Despite England taking a 2-1 lead through goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane following an early Lamine Yamal opener, Spain rallied in the second half. A missed penalty by Kane proved a turning point, allowing Spain to capitalize and secure the win with goals from Álex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal.
By the numbers
Match Turning Points
Lamine Yamal gave Spain an early lead in the second minute following a defensive error by Marc Guehi. England responded with an Anthony Gordon goal and a Harry Kane header to take the lead. The match shifted in the 54th minute when Kane, after a VAR review confirmed a foul on Jude Bellingham, struck the crossbar with a penalty kick after slipping on the turf. Shortly after, Álex Baena equalized for Spain, and Mikel Oyarzabal scored the decisive goal with 16 minutes remaining.
Team Lineups and Context
England manager Thomas Tuchel made several selection changes, including starting James Trafford in goal over Jordan Pickford, and fielding Jarell Quansah at right-back and Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield. The match marked England's return to action following a semi-final loss to Argentina in the summer. Spain, the reigning world champions, extended their unbeaten streak to 39 games with the victory.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Sport, RTE Sport, Sky Sports Football.
