England achieved a significant 3-2 victory against Spain in Madrid, a result that ended the world champions' 43-game unbeaten streak. This win also means England will top their Nations League group and be a seeded team for the quarter-finals in March.
Manager Thomas Tuchel's approach was noted as different from previous games, with no back five used even when England were reduced to 10 men after Elliot Anderson's red card. Jude Bellingham shifted back from the No 10 role to fill Anderson's position.
Harry Kane, described by England supporters as the 'best in the world' and a Ballon d'Or winner, scored a penalty for the opening goal and contributed to the third. Lewis Hall was praised for his performance at left-back, including defensive actions against Lamine Yamal and Mikel Merino. Ben White also scored to put England 3-0 up and made a crucial defensive challenge, with his performance leading to questions about him securing the right-back spot.
Goalkeeper James Trafford's double save late in the game was highlighted as a decisive moment, though manager Tuchel played down talk of him replacing Jordan Pickford as England's No 1.