England beat Spain in Nations League to end record unbeaten run

Madrid witnessed England's Ben White scoring the third goal against world champions Spain during their Nations League match on Sunday, ending Spain's record unbeaten run. The match took place at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano stadium. England secured the top spot in Nations League group A3 with a 3-2 victory, marking Spain's first loss in a competitive game since March 2023.

England's Harry Kane, Ezri Konsa, and Ben White scored the goals, while Spain managed to equalize through Mikel Oyarzabal and Nico Williams, despite England's Elliot Anderson being sent off in the second half. Both teams were already guaranteed progression, but as group winners, England will be seeded for the quarter-finals in March.

England's Thomas Tuchel made strategic changes, starting Ben White and Ezri Konsa in goal and midfield respectively, while teenage star Lamine Yamal started for Spain after missing their previous midweek win over the Czech Republic. Spain's goalkeeper Unai Simon made a strong save to deny Jude Bellingham, and Anthony Gordon had a dangerous shot blocked.

England took the lead when Pau Cubarsi's clumsy challenge on Kane resulted in a penalty, which Kane converted past a diving Simon. Spain responded swiftly, with Konsa heading in a second goal from Declan Rice's corner in the 53rd minute, and Kane and Bellingham setting up White for the third goal.