England suffer narrow defeat to impressive Hungary in Nations League opener

England suffer narrow defeat to impressive Hungary in Nations League opener

Dominik Szoboszlai (right) netted the only goal against England (Trenka Attila/PA)

England suffered a shock 1-0 loss to impressive Hungary in a Nations League opener that started with the depressing sound of boos from stands filled with children as Gareth Southgate’s side took the knee.

Nine months ago racism marred the Three Lions’ 4-0 World Cup qualification win at the Puskas Arena, which was half full on Saturday despite the hosts serving a UEFA punishment for discriminatory behaviour at Euro 2020.

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