IF YOU MISSED Spain v England last night, you missed a great game — the kind that would restore any wavering faith you might have in the Uefa Nations League as a concept.
Two Raheem Sterling goals, either side of a Marcus Rashford strike, gave Gareth Southgate’s men a 3-0 lead at half-time in Seville.
And despite an excellent header from substitute Paco Alcacer, and a lifeline from Sergio Ramos deep into additional time, the visitors held out for a famous 3-2 win.
The highlight was unquestionably England’s opening goal, a patient move which strung together a total of 17 passes — including one from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford which took no fewer than seven Spanish players out of the game — before it was finished off by Sterling.
Check it out:
This is a stunning goal from England.
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) October 15, 2018
Raheem Sterling breaks the deadlock in Spain to finish a 17-pass move!
What about that pass from Jordan Pickford? #NationsLeague #VMSport pic.twitter.com/RsYPU7BDhC
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