Oyarzabal earns Spain Nations League win as England pay for Kane penalty miss
Spain secured a Nations League victory over England, with Mikel Oyarzabal delivering the winning goal. England were left to rue Harry Kane's missed penalty, which proved costly in the final outcome. The result hands Spain three points in the Nations League standings while England leave empty-handed, continuing their struggles in the competition.
Read the full story at theguardian.comOyarzabal's reliability in front of goal once again proved decisive for Spain, reinforcing his status as a clutch performer in national team colours. England's failure to convert from the spot through Kane is a familiar story in recent tournament football, and the pattern of missed opportunities against elite opposition continues to haunt the Three Lions. For Spain, the win underscores their depth and resilience in tight Nations League fixtures, while England will need to address their cutting edge if they are to compete at the sharp end of major competitions.
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