England fend off fiery Spain fightback after Anderson’s red to top Nations League group
The Guardian Football1 min read1 reads
England risked throwing away a three-goal lead against Spain after Elliot Anderson was sent off, but held on for a thrilling 3-2 win in Madrid
Ben White fires in from a tight angle to give England a 3-0 lead over Spain – but a rough ride to the final whistle followed for the visitors. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images/ReutersBen White fires in from a tight angle to give England a 3-0 lead over Spain – but a rough ride to the final whistle followed for the visitors. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images/ReutersEngland fend off fiery Spain fightback after Anderson’s red to top Nations League group
It was the game to show Thomas Tuchel where his rebooted England team had got to; surely the ultimate test in international football. Spain in Spain. A world champion team who, in Tuchel’s words, had “forgotten how to lose”. Before this Nations League tie, they had been beaten only once in 43 matches – on penalties by Portugal in the final of this competition last year.
