Ten-man England hold on to beat Spain 3-2 and top Nations League group

England beat Spain 3-2 in Madrid on Sunday to top their Nations League group, surviving a late fightback after being reduced to ten men.

According to the Evening Standard, Harry Kane put Thomas Tuchel’s side ahead from the penalty spot in the first half. Ezri Konsa headed in Declan Rice’s corner after the break before Ben White slotted home a third.

The match turned when Elliot Anderson was sent off for a foul on Lamine Yamal, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting the resulting penalty. Substitute Nico Williams then pulled another back following a mistake by Anthony Gordon, setting up a tense finish.

England held on to secure top spot in Group A3 and a place in next year’s knockout stages. The win avenged a 3-1 defeat by Spain at Wembley earlier in the campaign, ending the world champions’ perfect record in the group.

It was England’s first match in Madrid since 2004, and came after a pre-match row over racism protocols.