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“I would rather lose this way” – Anthony Gordon makes bold comment after England’s loss to Spain

England winger Anthony Gordon has shared his thoughts after their defeat against Spain. They lost 3-2 at Wembley Stadium in their UEFA Nations League 2026-27 opener on Saturday, September 26.

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 10:58 AM
“I would rather lose this way” – Anthony Gordon makes bold comment after England’s loss to Spain
Key Things to Know
  • Spain defeated England 3-2 at Wembley Stadium in the UEFA Nations League.
  • Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scored for England, but Kane also missed a penalty.
  • Lamine Yamal, Alex Baena, and Mikel Oyarzabal scored the goals for Spain.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England lost 3-2 to Spain at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 26, in their UEFA Nations League opener. Following the defeat, winger Anthony Gordon praised England's proactive performance. Spain opened the scoring early through Lamine Yamal before Gordon and Harry Kane put Thomas Tuchel's side ahead 2-1.

Kane missed a penalty in the second half, allowing Spain to mount a comeback. Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal scored to seal the 3-2 victory for Spain. England will next travel to play Czechia, while Spain prepares to host Croatia.

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