Spain extended their unbeaten run to 39 games after a dramatic 3‑2 comeback victory over England at Wembley in the Nations League on Tuesday, a result that coach Luis de la Fuente said was driven by the squad’s hunger to keep improving.
England surged ahead just before half‑time when Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane each found the net, putting the Three Lions in front. Spain responded in the second half when Alex Baena levelled the score, and Mikel Oyarzabal secured the winner – a mirror of the decisive goal he scored when the two sides met in the Euro 2024 final.
“What this generation of footballers is achieving has great merit. They are constantly striving to improve,” De la Fuente said. “The statistics speak for themselves. It is incredibly difficult what Spain are doing. We will approach the next match against Croatia as if it was our last. These players always want to keep improving.”
Teenager Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Spain after dispossessing England defender Marc Guehi and slotting home, a moment the coach described as “exceptional”. Yamal, who could be back in London next month, has already expressed a dream of winning the Ballon d’Or.
With the win, the European champions – who were crowned world champions for the second time earlier this year – keep their unbeaten streak alive and turn their focus to the upcoming Nations League clash with Croatia.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
