Top 10 players: England 2-3 Spain

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Jude Bellingham of England is fouled by Rodri of Spain leading to a penalty during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium on September 26, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images) | The FA via Getty Images

England supplied seven of the leading 10 players for xT created from open-play passes. Jude Bellingham generated 0.505 xT from open-play passes, more than any other player. Elliot Anderson played 13 progressive passes, the joint-highest figure in the match.

Spain supplied four of the leading six players for long-ball completion. Rodri completed 83.3% of his long balls. Lamine Yamal made 12 progressive carries, more than any other player.

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Jude Bellingham contributed 0.505 xT from open-play passes, the highest figure in the match. He also recorded 13 progressive passes, the joint-highest figure in the match. Alongside that, he added five key passes, the highest figure in the match. Those contributions came over 95 minutes for England.

Marc Cucurella had a long ball completion rate of 66.7%, third in the match. He also recorded one take-on. He added 11 touches in the final third, ninth in the match.

Rodri contributed 13 progressive passes, the joint-highest figure in the match. He also recorded 92 touches, the highest figure in the match. He added 18 defensive actions, the highest figure in the match.

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