England player ratings as defender earns 9/10 to help end Spain's record-breaking unbeaten run

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SPAIN 2-3 ENGLAND: Thomas Tuchel's hold on to end the World Champion's 43-game unbeaten run in Madrid, despite Elliot Anderson's red card turning the game's momentum

England withstood a Spain comeback to end their record 43-game unbeaten run in a fiery Nations League match in Madrid.

Harry Kane opened the scoring just before half-time from the penalty spot after drawing a foul from Pau Cubarsi. Ezri Konsa powered home a free header from a corner for 2-0 before his Arsenal team-mate Ben White added a third, nutmegging Unai Simon from Jude Bellingham's incisive pass.

The Three Lions were reduced to 10 men when Elliot Anderson brought down Lamine Yamal in the box, with Mikel Oyarzabal dispatching the penalty to cut the deficit. A mistake by Anthony Gordon then allowed Yamal to tee up Nico Williams to make it 3-2 from a rapid counter-attack.

But England dug in to secure the win and top the group. Here's how John Cross rated the England players from inside the Metropolitano Stadium.

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Telling that Trafford got both games against Spain in his job share with Pickford. Made a stunning double save late on to preserve England's lead.

Five years after his England debut, this was his first competitive start. He was worth the wait.

A moment of madness saw him lose possession and England lose complete control.

What a performance. Tenacious in defence, marauding in attack and kept Lamine Yamal quiet!

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