Spain secured a 4-1 victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League, with teenage forward Lamine Yamal netting a brace, while England defeated a reduced Czech Republic side 2-0 in a separate group‑stage encounter.
Yamal’s two goals were instrumental in Spain’s dominant performance, helping the La Liga side pull away early and maintain control throughout the match. Croatia managed a single reply, but could not stem the Spanish onslaught, leaving the final tally at four to one.
In the other fixture, England took advantage of Czechia playing with ten men after a sending‑off, scoring twice to claim a clean‑sheet win. The English side kept the pressure on and saw out the match without conceding.
Both results were recorded as part of the ongoing UEFA Nations League competition, which pits European national teams against each other in a format that replaces many friendly internationals with more competitive fixtures.
The victories keep Spain and England in strong positions within their respective groups, bolstering their chances of advancing to the next stage of the tournament.
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