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England lost to Spain in an intense Nations League match with a final score of 3-2. Lamine Yamal scored the opening goal for Spain, but England responded quickly through Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane’s headers. However, England’s lead was short-lived as Alex Baena equalized before Mikel Oyarzabal sealed the victory for Spain. The article provides player ratings from James Trafford, highlighting Marc Guehi's uncharacteristic error that led to Spain’s first goal and Jude Bellingham’s standout performance despite the loss.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-26,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Based on the provided articles, here's a summary of key information regarding England's upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Spain:
### Match Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, September 26, at 7:45pm BST (18:45 GMT)
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom
- Tournament: UEFA Nations League 2026-27 Group A3
### TV Channels for Viewing
- United Kingdom: ITV1
- Spain: RTVE PLAY
- Middle East and North Africa: beIN SPORTS
- India: Sony Sports Network
- South Africa: DStv Stream
- United States: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX
### Team News
#### England
- Withdrawals due to injuries or load management:
- Declan Rice (injury)
- Cole Palmer (muscle injury)
- Marcus Rashford (knock)
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Tino Livramento
- Late call-ups:
- James Garner
- Morgan Gibbs-White
#### Spain
- Several players missing due to injuries, including Favi, Pedro Porro, Borja Iglesias, and Joan Garcia.
### Predicted Lineups
England (3-4-3)
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defenders: Ben White, Harry Maguire, Eric Dier
- Midfielders: James Maddison, Declan Rice (if fit), Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold
- Forwards: Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish
Spain (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Unai Simón
- Defenders: Marcos Llorente, Eric García, Diego Carlos, Jesús Navas
- Midfielders: Thiago Alcântara, Rodrigo Hernández, Sergio Busquets
- Forwards: Pablo Sarabia, Gerard Moreno, Ferran Torres
### Key Points
- England's Squad Changes: The late call-ups of Garner and Gibbs-White indicate potential defensive or midfield reinforcements for England.
- Spain's Unbeaten Streak: Spain enters the match with an unbeaten run over two-and-a-half years.
- Tuchel Under Pressure: Manager Thomas Tuchel faces pressure due to England’s disappointing performance in the recent World Cup and ongoing media scrutiny.
### Match Preview
The game promises to be a high-stakes affair, as it's not only the start of the UEFA Nations League campaign but also an opportunity for both teams to build momentum ahead of major tournaments like EURO 2028. With key players on both sides unavailable due to injuries, tactical adjustments and player rotations will play crucial roles in determining the outcome.
### Match Blog
- Coverage: Live updates and expert analysis from Standard Sport’s match blog at Wembley Stadium.
- Insight Provided by: Dom Smith
This summary should provide a comprehensive overview of the upcoming England vs Spain UEFA Nations League match, including team news, predicted lineups, and the context surrounding the game.
Written for “England vs Spain UEFA Nations League” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 20 other(s) covering the same event.
- Published
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.
asserted
England → publish → Cup
Lamine Yamal gave Spain the lead before goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane put England ahead.
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goals → give → England
Kane then missed a penalty before Alex Baena curled in to level the score, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the winner.
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Oyarzabal → miss → winner
Here's how we rated England's players - and you can have your say in the comments at the bottom.
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you → rat → 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.
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Guehi → show → Yamal
An important save stopped Torres making it 2-0 in the first half.
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Torres → stop → half
6
Jarell Quansah: Continued at right-back after showing what he could do in the position at the World Cup.
uncertain
he → continue → Cup
6
Ezri Konsa: Some shaky moments for Konsa and England's back four but the centre-back regrouped and got better as the game went on.
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game → regroup → Konsa
An uncharacteristic error gifted the ball - and the opening goal - to Lamine Yamal.
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error → gift → Yamal
5
Nico O'Reilly: Put in the cross for Kane's goal as England took the lead in the first half.
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England → Put → half
However he gave the ball away for Spain's second goal.
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he → give → goal
Nearly punished for giving the ball away in a dangerous position in the first half but Ferran Torres rolled his shot wide.
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Torres → punish → shot
Anderson and midfield partner Lewis-Skelly took some time to settle in what was a tough night in the middle of the pitch against a Spain side who moved the ball so well.
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who → take → ball
The Real Madrid midfielder produced another dominant display and was unlucky to be on the losing side.
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midfielder → produce → side
He provided an assist for England's equaliser and won a penalty which Kane hit against the bar after slipping.
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Kane → provide → bar
Curled just wide with the score level but a quiet night for the winger.
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score → curl → winger
The Barcelona winger scored an excellent goal on the counter-attack.
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winger → score → attack
He kept calm when played through on goal by Bellingham when his pace put him clear.
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pace → keep → him
A dangerous cross in the first half after England went behind and a threat in behind all night.
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England → go → behind
8
Harry Kane: Started dropping deep in the first half in search of the ball after England went behind.
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England → start → ball
Scored the second with a deflected header to put England in the lead but missed a penalty when they had the chance to add a third in the second half.
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they → score → half
7
Substitutes
James Garner (on 70, Lewis-Skelly): Took on Lewis-Skelly's role of trying to keep Rodri quiet.
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Substitutes → take → Rodri
6
Morgan Gibbs-White (on 83, Saka): Came on and played on the left wing.
asserted
White → come → wing
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