England end Spain’s 43-match unbeaten run with 3-2 Nations League win
England beat Spain 3-2 in Madrid to end the hosts’ 43-match unbeaten run and finish top of their Nations League group. Both teams had already qualified for the quarter-finals.
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England ended Spain’s 43-match unbeaten run with a 3-2 win in Madrid, securing top spot in their Nations League group despite finishing with 10 men. Both sides had already qualified for the quarter-finals.
Harry Kane put England ahead from the penalty spot shortly before half-time. Ezri Konsa and Ben White extended the lead after the break, before Elliot Anderson was sent off in the 65th minute for bringing down Lamine Yamal as he ran through on goal.
Mikel Oyarzabal converted the resulting penalty and Nico Williams pulled Spain within a goal with 15 minutes remaining. England held on through a difficult closing spell.
Spain had not lost since a friendly against Colombia in March 2024. The win left England and Spain level on 15 points, with England finishing first and Spain second. Croatia took third place in the group after beating the Czech Republic 2-1.
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