Harry Kane said England had periods of strong play but did not produce a complete performance in their 3-2 Nations League defeat to Spain.
Dynamo.kiev.ua, citing an interview with ITV Sport, reported that Kane felt England had competed on equal terms with the reigning world and European champions. He said the team should take positives from the match, recover and prepare to play again in a few days.
Anthony Gordon also said he believed England were on Spain’s level and could have won. Dynamo.kiev.ua, citing Sky Sports, reported his view that converting the penalty might have provided momentum for a victory.
Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal said his side started well, found the end of the first half more difficult and played better after the break, while allowing some dangerous England counter-attacks. Dynamo.kiev.ua, citing Marca, reported that Oyarzabal described Kane’s penalty as a turning point that gave Spain belief it could win.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team controlled the match and praised the squad’s ambition and ability to keep improving. Dynamo.kiev.ua, citing Marca, also reported his comments that substitutes contributed while building on the work already done by their teammates.