England edged out by Spain in five-goal Nations League thriller

Lamine Yamal capitalised on a Marc Guehi error to give Spain a second-minute lead.

England fell to defeat in a chaotic Nations League opener against Spain. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

England embraced the chaos but failed to see off Spain as the world champions punished Harry Kane’s missed spot-kick to secure a 3-2 comeback win in Saturday’s helter-skelter Nations League opener.

Thomas Tuchel’s men returned to action 10 weeks on from the agonising World Cup semi-final collapse to Argentina looking to lift the mood against the side which defeated them in the Euro 2024 final.