England create early chances as Spain hold firm in UEFA Nations League

England had the better of the early opportunities but were held to a goalless scoreline by Spain after 10 minutes in their UEFA Nations League League A group-stage match.

Spain kept possession through a series of passes in midfield before Declan Rice was shown a yellow card for England.

England then threatened when Harry Kane met a precise pass on the edge of the penalty area. His effort narrowly missed the right-hand post and went out for a Spain goal kick.

Rice later created space for himself and attempted to send the ball into the penalty area, but a Spain defender intervened and cleared it behind for an England corner.

Anthony Gordon was next to go close. He reacted quickest to a loose ball inside the box and struck a fast, low shot towards the centre of the goal. The effort went beyond the goalkeeper, but a Spain defender managed to clear it.

Ben White then advanced towards goal, only for another Spain defender to recover and win possession. England were awarded a further corner.

Jude Bellingham met the resulting set-piece and drove a powerful shot towards the bottom-left corner, but the attempt was blocked by a Spain defender.

After 10 minutes, Spain had recorded 39% possession, with England holding 61%.