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Spain Defeats England 3-2 in Thrilling Nations League Clash
Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winner after Harry Kane missed a penalty and Spain capitalized on two England defensive errors.
- World champion Spain defeated England 3-2 in their Nations League Group A3 opener at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, claiming victory in a five-goal thriller.
- Spain entered unbeaten in 39 matches as reigning World Cup champions, while England manager Thomas Tuchel led his side in their first competitive fixture since their third-place World Cup finish.
- Lamine Yamal opened scoring from a Marc Guehi error, England took a 2-1 lead through Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, but substitute Mikel Oyarzabal's 74th-minute finish sealed Spain's comeback.
- Captain Harry Kane missed a 54th-minute penalty after slipping, a costly error that allowed Spain to capitalize on England's defensive lapses and extend their unbeaten run to 39 matches.
- Spain hosts Croatia next Tuesday in Group A3, while England travels to the Czech Republic as both nations continue their Nations League campaigns following this opening fixture.
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