England coach Thomas Tuchel (right) watches the action from the sidelines during the Nations League clash against Spain in Madrid. (EPA Images pic)MADRID: England coach Thomas Tuchel hailed his team's impressive 3-2 Nations League win over world champions Spain on Sunday, which he said was a "statement victory".
The Three Lions roared into a three goal lead but had to cling on in the final half-hour of the match with 10 men after Elliot Anderson was sent off.
England brought Spain's record unbeaten run to an end, inflicting La Roja's first competitive defeat since March 2023 after 44 matches without a loss. Including friendlies, Spain had not lost in 43 matches.
"This was of course a statement victory, I'm happy the players felt so confident, I felt it as well," Tuchel told reporters.
