Luis Enrique won his first game in charge of Spain as La Roja came from behind to beat England 2-1 at Wembley in the Nations League.
Match Events
11' GOAL! England 1-0 Spain (Rashford)
Goal! The home team take a 1-0 lead through Marcus Rashford.
Great play from Luke Shaw to set up the goal.
13' GOAL! England 1-1 Spain (Saul)
Goal! The away team draw level at 1-1 through Saul Niguez.
That's a fine assist from Rodrigo Moreno.
32' GOAL! England 1-2 Spain (Rodrigo)
Goal! Rodrigo Moreno gives Spain a 1-2 lead.
Thiago Alcantara with an assist there.
35' SAVE! De Gea denies Rashford's header
52' Luke Shaw has been stretchered off after a heavy blow to his head
56' CHANCE! Thiago's shot over the bar
81' SAVE! De Gea denies Rashford's shot again
94' Foul! Welbeck's goal is disallowed
Match Report
It was a disappointing night for World Cup semi-finalists England, who took an early lead through Marcus Rashford but were behind within 22 minutes after goals from Saul Niguez and Rodrigo Moreno.
Luke Shaw, making his first international start in three years, was taken off on a stretcher wearing a neck brace and oxygen mask early in the second half after a clash with Dani Carvajal, and the hosts failed to mount a comeback in his absence.
Spain were fluid and fluent throughout their first match under Luis Enrique and, after their shock World Cup last-16 exit to hosts Russia ended a tumultuous campaign, will go confidently into their next game against Croatia, though a late foul by substitute Danny Welbeck meant they will not do so on the back of a draw.
Harry Kane released Shaw down the left and the full-back picked out his Manchester United team-mate Rashford with a precision pass that was slotted past David de Gea in the 11th minute.
Two minutes later Carvajal rounded Shaw and squared to Rodrigo, who cut the ball back to Saul for a first-time finish inside Jordan Pickford's near post.
Having played the better football, Spain deservedly took the lead in the 32nd minute, Rodrigo losing his marker and side-footing Thiago Alcantara's curling free-kick home.
The loss of Shaw early in the second half deprived England of a valuable attacking outlet and they struggled to create chances thereafter.
Welbeck had the ball in the net deep into the allotted nine additional minutes only for him to be judged to have fouled De Gea in the process and the goal was ruled out, ensuring Spain left with all three points.
11' GOAL! England 1-0 Spain (Rashford)
13' GOAL! England 1-1 Spain (Saul)
32' GOAL! England 1-2 Spain (Rodrigo)
Line-ups
England XI: J. Henderson, K. Trippier, H. Kane, J. Pickford, H. Maguire, J. Stones, L.Shaw, D. Alli, J. Lingard, Gomez, M. Rashford
Subs: D. Rose, F. Delph, D. Welbeck, K. Walker, Alex McCarthy, Tarkowski, J. Butland, M. Bettinelli, E. Dier, R. Loftus-Cheek, T. Alexander-Arnold
Spain XI: Sergio Ramos, Sergio Busquets, Iago Aspas, David de Gea, Thiago Alcântara, Isco, Rodrigo, M.Alonso, Nacho, Daniel Carvajal, Saúl
Subs: Albiol, Azpilicueta, Morata, S.Roberto, I.Martínez, Kepa, Suso, Gayá, Pau López, Marco Asensio, Ceballos, R.Hernández
BabaNla_14
146
Man Utd fans right now...... because of Luke Shaw
BabaNla_14
136
I can't believe this guy will go back to his Vomit this time around....... Man Utd feel like killing Southgate right now.
Wohemrtuy
132
Honestly anybody who watched this game will see clearly the problems Manchester United have. to compete at the top level of the premier league, you need killer strikers and not average players like macus rashford. I don't think anyone will argue that rashford should have had a hat trick in this match. you can never win any major trophy if your team can't take clear cut chances like the one rashford had.
Mj - jnr
125
Luke Shaw is one of the unluckiest footballers in recent memory. This injury is such a shame and one can only hope he can recover quickly and regain his form. He was having such a great season, he can't catch a break. Awful.
Hillmessi
100
I don't like blaming match losses on third parties, but its 100% the case tonight. England were cheated. The referee was clearly on Spain's side. Its a pity tho, England played so well,I was impressed.
myakflowz8
93
Spain were lucky they won the game. The Welbeck goal should have stood. He did nothing wrong. Isco taking to much touches on the ball. Puts himself and his team in problems by losing the ball. and so unlucky for Shaw. hope he gets better soon. But an entertaining game.
FappMaester
88
Anyone with half a brain would have seen and noticed that England were highly prejudiced by the officials. Unjustified yellows to many players and so many fouls from Carvajal were just waved? Put the differences and preferences aside and you can see what i mean. Referees should be held accountable for their mistakes with match bans of fines.
preciousgeoffrey59
80
First of all congrats to Spain on a very important Victor but most importantly to their new boss Luis it was more of a well forth victory more than a well deserved one During the first half Spain was was by far the better team because they wanted the ball more than England and they made the most of it but second half England came alive and was much better but they couldn't capitalize due to a wonderful performance by one of the best goal keeper in the world De Gea
rozay07
79
Southgate told the press that Kane is the best striker in the world right now. buh I didn't see him. Spain played really well today, Luis Enrique having his first win. funny to see how only five Players from the world cup started. this guy is gonna be strict. Good luck Spain. Good luck Luis. !!!
Trevorn
67
Spain fan or not I must admit,the referee has been very harsh against England today,especially with that 97th minute call against welbeck. De gea was the one who crashed into welbeck not the other way around... Var should've been involved in this match... Hala Referee!!
SAYEMMOLLA
64
i think it's true...
BAPPSPAULO
63
the match was a fascinating match rashford started well but got frustrated later on he could have gotten a hat-trick still a fantastic game though Spain played well and had confidence everything went well sorry for Luke Shaw he will get well soon and nice Tiki taka from Spain
nehlopu
58
The England team is 'notoriously' overhyped. Any football purist would agree that they were technically and tactically outplayed by Spain. Short of d yellow card and foul on stones, the referee was spot on as regards Welbeck's disallowed goal. We should try to be objective in our perusal of what transpired in that match. In truth England had chances to have buried Spain but they goofed. Those missed chances cost them as it, also, became obvious for all to see that their big players, Kane to be precise, was largely anonymous in that match. The outcome should stand them in good stead.
dunmnopuz
55
This match marked the beginning of new vertical attacking football and the end of Tiki Taka. The style gave us 2 Euros and a World cup ,but now it's time to bid it adieu. No complains, have to cope with demands of modern international football 😊😊
bonfrere
55
One think I discovered about England is that they talk too much,that is reason why they aren't successful in National team since 1966 World Cup triumph,in which a friend of mine make a joke that the entire world were sleeping when England won that 1966 World Cup