Starting XI:
James Trafford: There was little to be done until Quansah’s error led to Oyarzabal’s successful penalty, but he made some crucial saves in the closing stages to bring England home. 8
Ben White: It’s a way to silence the sores! Marked his first international start since March 2022 with a brilliant all-round display and eventual winner. 8
Ezri Konsa: He returned to the team after missing the match against Croatia due to injury and proved how important he has become. Colossal. 8
Jarell Quansah: I had a good night until I made the mistake that led to Spain’s opener and Anderson’s red card. 5
Lewis Room: Grow in stature internationally. Excelled in the attacking third and fought well against Yamal. 8
Elliot Anderson: Quite brilliant until shown a red card while trying to clean up Quansah’s mess. Desperately unlucky. 8
Declan Rice: Organized and drives the team forward – while receiving an early yellow card. Delivered the corner for England’s second. 8
Jude Bellingham: In his adopted city, the Real Madrid midfielder strutted as if the place belonged to him. Oozing quality. 9
Morgane Rogers: A disciplined display from the Chelsea striker that still created problems for Spain in the advanced areas. 8
Anthony Gordon: A nuisance for Spain in all areas of the pitch, but banter in possession led the second host to put in an anxious finish. 6
Harry Kane: Won and sent away England’s penalty and Spain couldn’t live with his intelligence at times. Sacrificed following Anderson’s red card. 7
Substitutes:
Myles Lewis-Skelly (out of 78, Kane). 6
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (out of 84, Gordon)
Djed Spence (on 84, Bellingham)
Dan Burn (out of 90, White)
Unused subs: Pickford, Steele, Hill, Alexander-Arnold, Gibbs-White, Jobe Bellingham, Eze, Ngumoha.
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