Starting XI:
James Trafford: Had little to do until Quansah’s error led to Oyarzabal’s successful penalty but made crucial saves in closing stages to see England home. 8
Ben White: That is one way to silence the boo-boys! Marked his first international start since March 2022 with a brilliant all-round display and the eventual winner. 8
Ezri Konsa: Returned to the side after missing Croatia game through injury and proved just how important he has become. Colossal. 8
Jarell Quansah: Was having a good night until making the mistake that led to Spain’s opener from the spot and Anderson’s red card. 5
Lewis Hall: Growing in stature at international level. Excelled in the attacking third and battled well against Yamal. 8
Elliot Anderson: Utterly brilliant until being shown a red card in trying to clear up Quansah’s mess. Desperately unlucky. 8
Declan Rice: Organised and drove the team forward – all while on an early yellow card. Delivered the corner for England’s second. 8
Jude Bellingham: In his adopted city, the Real Madrid midfielder swaggered around like he owned the place. Oozed quality. 9
Morgan Rogers: A disciplined display from the Chelsea forward and still created Spain problems in forward areas. 8
Anthony Gordon: A nuisance for Spain in every area of the field but dalliance in possession led to host’s second to set up anxious finish. 6
Harry Kane: Won and dispatched England’s penalty and Spain could not live with his intelligence at times. Sacrificed following Anderson’s red card. 7
Substitutes:
Myles Lewis-Skelly (on 78, Kane). 6
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (on 84, Gordon)
Djed Spence (on 84, Bellingham)
Dan Burn (on 90, White)
Subs not used: Pickford, Steele, Hill, Alexander-Arnold, Gibbs-White, Jobe Bellingham, Eze, Ngumoha.
