England stun Spain to end La Roja’s 43-game unbeaten run

The match began with Spain parading their World Cup trophy before kickoff, but it was England who dominated proceedings from the start. The visitors raced into a commanding 3-0 lead inside the hour mark, with Kane converting a penalty on the stroke of halftime and Konsa doubling the advantage early in the second half. Bellingham then provided the assist for Ben White to make it 3-0.

Red card changes game

The complexion of the match changed dramatically on 65 minutes when England's Elliot Anderson was shown a straight red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity by putting his arm on Spain's Lamine Yamal as he raced into the box. After VAR confirmed the decision, Mikel Oyarzabal converted the penalty to give Spain hope.

The game changed 25 minutes from time when Jarell Quansah was dispossessed in his own half, and Anderson was shown a straight red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity by putting his arm on Lamine Yamal as he raced into the box.

Dramatic finale

Spain reduced the arrears further on 75 minutes when substitute Nico Williams swept in Yamal's cross off the post. La Roja then laid siege to the England goal in the closing stages, with goalkeeper James Trafford producing a stunning double save in stoppage time to preserve the victory.

The result meant England finished top of Group A3 on goal difference after both sides finished on 15 points, ending Spain's remarkable unbeaten run that had seen them crowned European and World Champions along the way.

Next steps

Both teams will discover their Nations League quarterfinal opponents next March when the draw takes place on Friday. England is set to face one of the three A-Group runners-up, other than Spain, while La Roja will face one of the other three group winners.