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Mikel Oyarzabal
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- 1England Face Spain Again as Nations League Kicks Off●england national football team vs spain national football team standings
England and Spain have met in the opening round of UEFA Nations League fixtures, with Spain again coming out on top thanks to a goal from Mikel Oyarzabal. Coverage has focused on the result and a wider question raised in England about whether the team has a persistent problem against top-10 opposition. The fixture drew live broadcasts and commentary across the UK, and searches for the teams' standings and head-to-head record surged worldwide.
- 2Spain Beat England 3-2 in Nations League Opener▼england national football team vs spain national football team standings
Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 in their UEFA Nations League opener, with Lamine Yamal scoring and Mikel Oyarzabal again proving England's tormentor. Thomas Tuchel handed James Trafford a start in goal with Jordan Pickford benched, and the defeat has reignited debate in England about the team's record against top-10 opposition ahead of a demanding campaign.
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World champions Spain beat England 3-2 in a dramatic Nations League match at Wembley. Mikel Oyarzabal scored the winner after Harry Kane missed a penalty, while Lamine Yamal capitalised on a Marc Guehi error for one of the quickest goals ever conceded by England at Wembley. Anthony Gordon and Kane had briefly turned the game around during a chaotic four-minute spell, but defensive mistakes ultimately cost England the match.