Spain 2-3 England - UEFA Nations League result as Thomas Tuchel's side hold on to end world champions' unbeaten run

England beat Spain 3-2 in Madrid to top their UEFA Nations League group and break Spain's 43-game unbeaten run.

The reigning world champions had not lost for two and a half years going into this meeting, but goals from Harry Kane, Ezri Konsa and Ben White made history for England.

Despite going down to ten men at 3-0 with 30 minutes still to play and an attempted Spanish comeback, England held on to pick up a memorable victory in the Spanish capital.

England almost opened the scoring after just two minutes, with Jude Bellingham forcing Unai Simon into a fine stop. Declan Rice's threatening corner landed at Bellingham's feet, who turned it towards goal, but Simon managed to keep it out.

England continued to probe in the opening minutes, and Kane almost struck just six minutes later. Bellingham won the ball back high up the pitch before laying it off to the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner, whose low effort whistled just wide of the post.

Thomas Tuchel's side continued to press high up the pitch throughout the first half, leaving Spain surprisingly flustered.

Lamine Yamal did go close to an equaliser towards the end of the first half, unleashing a wicked curled effort towards the top corner, but it went just over.

However, it was England who took the lead right on the stroke of half-time, with Kane scoring from the penalty spot. Elliot Anderson played the Bayern striker through before he was brought down by Pau Cubarsi, and he made no mistake from 12 yards.

Kane has now struck in seven consecutive away matches, the first player to do so since Tom Finney, over 60 years ago.

Tuchel's side came out firing in the second half, with Konsa doubling the lead after 53 minutes. Rice's corner landed perfectly on the head of his Arsenal teammate, who nodded the ball into the far corner.

Just four minutes later, England had a third and this was the pick of the goals, White notching his first goal for his country. The ball was worked brilliantly from the back, before Bellingham played in the Arsenal defender, who slotted it under Simon.

However, the whole game changed just after the hour mark, after Anderson brought down Yamal in the box.

The referee awarded a penalty and a red card due to Anderson being the last man, and Mikel Oyarzabal sent James Trafford the wrong way.

And 10 minutes later, Spain had a second through substitute Nico Williams, with things looking ominous for England. Anthony Gordon lost the ball in midfield, before Pedri set Yamal away and he squared the ball to Williams, who tapped home.

Spain threw everything at England in the final 15 minutes, but Thomas Tuchel's side held on, largely thanks to a brilliant double-save from Trafford in the dying moments.

The away supporters erupted in joy as the referee blew his whistle and the England benches charged on the pitch to celebrate with their teammates.

The two sides will find out their UEFA Nations League quarterfinal opponents in Friday's draw.

"Brilliant performance and a deserved win, we were the better team from start to finish. The red card and the penalty was a big decision. I need to understand why it was a double punishment.

"The last 30 minutes were hard, but I don't want to focus on that. There were so many positive things, the performance and the result after 60 minutes was well-deserved.

"We brought everything to the table, we were brave on the ball, patient off it, hungry in the opponents half and patient in our own half to close the gaps. A fantastic performance in terms of energy, spirit and football, that was of the highest level.

"We got the statement win, which we deserved. We focused on our attitude and performance and I can't praise the team highly enough.

"For me, it was more like the Azteca game, but against this Spain team half an hour feels like two hours, they are full of quality and this stadium. It is a long time to hold out, but without the red card, we are a clear winner.

"It was a brilliant double-save from Trafford, but we were brilliant from one to 11.

"We have shown the world what we can do, that we are hungry enough to develop, push our limits and we had the best result in 60 years, and we were not happy with it, we want to get better and bridge the gap. It is impressive what we have done in the last two camps.

"This is the best performance we have made considering the circumstances, and now to win the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals," said Thomas Tuchel to ITV.

"Yeah, for sure (the best feeling in an England shirt). We knew we could beat them. After the Croatia game, we have been so positive, everyone pushing together, not sitting back and hitting them on the counter.

"Our first ten minutes is probably the best we have played in a while, we could have had two or three. The red card changed the game, otherwise we could have had a couple more.

"Otherwise, we would have had more of the ball, they would have started to jump, and we would have seen more space and our attacking players could have thrived. To have ten men for half an hour and beat that team, who are unbeaten in 43 matches, is a massive thing.

"It is football. Argentina, that wasn't meant to be and that's football. Things change and it can swing the other way. When they got a second, you might have thought it was going that way, but that resilience and defending. I kept looking at the clock, emptying the tank and doing anything for this badge, my teammates and the manager. It was a massive win.

"That save from Trafford was massive, a massive night for him, incredible," said Rice to ITV.

England's win means they secure top spot in Group 3 of the UEFA Nations League, leapfrogging Spain on goal difference.

That will give them huge confidence to try and win the competition...

Spain are beaten in Madrid for the first time in 39 years!

England hold on to win a thrilling game 3-2.

Wow, wow, wow! Trafford makes a ridiculous double save to dent Spain!

The first from Yamal and the second from Laporte.

Nervy moments.

Dan Burn replaces White.

Yamal takes aim, but his strike flies well into the stands.

Djed Spence and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are on for Bellingham and Gordon.

Trafford makes a brilliant double save from Yamal and Cucurella to keep England ahead.

Gordon gives the ball away in midfield and Pedri sweeps it forward to Yamal, who squares it to Williams for an easy finish off the post.

Disaster for England...

Bellingham lets the ball go to Oyarzabal, who cuts it back to Fermin, who strikes at goal, only for Trafford to save.

Zubimendi is replaced by Nico Williams for the hosts.

Alex Baena is shown a yellow card for simulation.

The atmosphere is bubbling over in Madrid.

Oyarzabal sends Trafford the wrong way and Spain are back in the game.

Game changed in an instant.

Elliot Anderson brings Yamal down in the area and he is the last man, so the referee points to the spot and gives the midfielder a red card.

Oh dear...