Spain beat England in Nations League to extend unbeaten run

LONDON: World champions Spain came from behind to defeat England 3-2 in an exciting Nations League match at Wembley on Saturday, preventing the hosts from securing a significant victory following their disappointing World Cup exit. The win extends Spain's remarkable unbeaten streak to 39 matches, a record for a European team.

Thomas Tuchel's England started poorly, with Lamine Yamal scoring for Spain due to a defensive mistake by Marc Guehi. Spain nearly trailed 3-0, but England's Anthony Gordon equalized in the 36th minute after a well-executed team move. Four minutes later, Kane headed in a goal from Nico O'Reilly's cross deflected by Marc Cucurella.

England took a two-goal lead when Harry Kane headed in Nico O'Reilly's cross, assisted by Marc Cucurella. However, Spain capitalized on sloppy defensive play from England, with substitutes Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal scoring to extend their lead. England's Thomas Tuchel's team showed resilience, but their shaky start and missed opportunities proved costly.