Who made an uncharacteristic error? England player ratings v Spain
England's national football team suffered a 3-2 defeat against Spain in a Nations League match at Wembley Stadium. Despite goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, defensive errors led to a loss against the world champions.
Why it matters
This match marks a significant competitive result for the England squad following their World Cup campaign, highlighting ongoing defensive vulnerabilities.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Alex Baena curled in Spain's second goal
England reporter at Wembley Stadium Published 26 September 2026 England were beaten 3-2 in an entertaining game by world champions Spain in the Nations League - the Three Lions' first match since this summer's World Cup.
Lamine Yamal gave Spain the lead before goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane put England ahead.
Kane then missed a penalty before Alex Baena curled in to level the score, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the winner.
Here's how we rated England's players - and you can have your say in the comments at the bottom.
James Trafford: Showed early on his ability to play with the ball at his feet but conceded after just two minutes when Guehi gifted the ball to Lamine Yamal. An important save stopped Torres making it 2-0 in the first half. 6
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