England suffered a 3-2 defeat to world champions Spain in an engaging Nations League encounter at Wembley. The match, described as an entertaining evening of football, saw Spain secure the win with goals from substitutes Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal.
Despite the loss, England showed a significant improvement from their World Cup performances, with no boos from the crowd at the final whistle. The team's attacking display, particularly around half-time, was highlighted by scoring two goals against a Spanish side that had only conceded two throughout their entire eight-game World Cup campaign.
England initially came from behind, with Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon combining for the equaliser. Harry Kane was also credited with England's second goal, but later missed a penalty, his first for England since the 2022 World Cup quarter-final. Spain reasserted their dominance with their second and third goals, showcasing their technical excellence and ball retention.