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Thomas Tuchel concedes England’s Man City stars could have been distracted by guilty verdict after Marc Guehi and Nico O’Reilly gaffes in Spain defeat

KIERAN GILL AT WEMBLEY: The first two goals conceded by the Three Lions came directly after Manchester City duo Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly each gave away the ball respectively.

By KIERAN GILL · Daily Mail

Published: Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 10:33 PM

Key Things to Know

Spain defeated England at Wembley, extending their unbeaten run to 39 games.
Defensive giveaways by Manchester City duo Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly directly led to Spain's first two goals.
England led 2-1 before Harry Kane missed a penalty kick that struck the crossbar.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledged that Manchester City players may have experienced distractions following off-pitch club news, after costly defensive errors contributed to a defeat against Spain at Wembley. Defensive giveaways by Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly led directly to Spain's opening two goals before substitute Mikel Oyarzabal secured the winning goal.

England had taken a 2-1 lead into halftime before Harry Kane hit the crossbar with a penalty that could have extended the lead to 3-1. Spain capitalized on the momentum shift to overturn the deficit and extend their unbeaten streak to 39 matches.

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