England lost to Spain despite dominating chance creation

Summarised from 6 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 28 Sept, 21:18 · Archive

England lost 3-2 to Spain at Wembley despite creating numerous chances in the opposition penalty area.

England dominated Spain in terms of chances created, recording 36 touches in the Spain penalty area at Wembley, but lost 3-2. Manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were 'a danger to themselves' on the ball. England's defensive record has also deteriorated this year, keeping only four clean sheets in 13 games in 2026, compared to none conceded during World Cup qualifying. The side have not kept a clean sheet in six games since beating Panama. England face Czech Republic in Prague on Tuesday night, with Tuchel considering changes including potentially selecting Alexander-Arnold.

How it is being reported

• Thomas Tuchel reveals the key England 'danger' which led to Spain defeatEvening Standard · 28 Sept, 21:58
• Thomas Tuchel reacts to ‘must win’ label for England’s Czech Republic clashIndependent Sport · 28 Sept, 21:10
• Thomas Tuchel backs England to overcome defensive frailties as he drops selection hintMirror Sport · 28 Sept, 21:00
• Thomas Tuchel tells his England stars to stop being 'the biggest danger to ourselves' as they hunt for first clean sheet in seven following Spain errorsDaily Mail Sport · 28 Sept, 20:47
• Tuchel: On the ball, we were a danger to ourselvesSky Sports · 28 Sept, 20:45
• Defensive flux gives Tuchel headache but answer may lie with Alexander-Arnold | Jacob SteinbergGuardian Football · 28 Sept, 17:45
• Data shows England made inroads against Spain but they must be more clinical | Andrew BeasleyGuardian Sport · 28 Sept, 08:00

In this story: England · Spain · Thomas Tuchel · Alexander-Arnold · Wembley · Wales · Panama · Czech Republic

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