England lose 3-2 to Spain after improved but costly collapse
England suffered another collapse after taking an early lead against a World Cup finalist, losing 3-2 to Spain in their Nations League opener. Although the decisive shift again came around the 55-minute mark, Barney Ronay argues this was not a repeat of the humiliating breakdown against Argentina: England played better, competed more effectively and showed greater reason for optimism.
England led 2-1 when Harry Kane missed a penalty, after which Spain regained control and equalised within five minutes before scoring the winner 14 minutes later. The defeat renewed questions about Thomas Tuchel’s tactical decisions and England’s ability to protect a lead, particularly in midfield, but the performance was more competitive than the previous 2-0 collapse against Argentina.
- England lost 3-2 to Spain after leading 2-1.
- The game changed dramatically around the 55-minute mark.
- England’s performance offered more hope than the Argentina defeat.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Meet the new 55 minute England collapse, not the same as the old 55 minute England collapse | Barney Ronay”.