England player ratings after 3-2 Nations League defeat to Spain
BBC Sport rates the Three Lions' players following an entertaining loss to world champions Spain.
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England were beaten 3-2 by world champions Spain in an entertaining Nations League clash, prompting BBC Sport to assess how each of the Three Lions' players performed on the night.
The match saw England put in a competitive display against the reigning world champions, with the game swinging between both sides before Spain ultimately came out on top. The result offered a mixed but largely encouraging picture for individual England performers despite the defeat.
Player ratings following high-profile matches such as this are typically used to highlight standout performers as well as those who struggled, offering fans and pundits a snapshot of how the team fared against top-tier opposition.
England will look to bounce back in their upcoming Nations League fixtures as they continue their campaign, while Spain's win keeps the world champions among the frontrunners in their group.
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