England lost 3-2 to Spain on a night when they attacked well and defended awfully.

One of the biggest stories of the night came before kick-off with the news that Leeds United’s British record transfer fee goalkeeper James Trafford had been picked ahead of Jordan Pickford for only his second England start.

With Trafford promised the first two games of this international break and Pickford the second two, it was important he made a good impression.

James Trafford – an early save from Ferran Torres with his left foot and one from Dani Olmo he did not get the credit for because the referee gave a goalkick; in contrast to his defensive team-mates, he was good with his feet too, apart from a couple of minutes late in the second half when his concentration dipped 7

Jarell Quansah – the Thomas Tuchel favourite got forward well for someone who is not a natural right-back 6

Ezri Konsa – unable to settle a shaky defensive display by the hosts 6

Marc Guehi – his poor early mistake set England off on the wrong foot 5

Nico O'Reilly – fail to learn the lessons of the night as he gave away the ball for Spain's winner but he did have credit by then thanks to his assist 6

BAD START: James Trafford conceded inside two minutes but responded well (Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

placeholder image — BAD START: James Trafford conceded inside two minutes but responded well (Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Elliot Anderson – got away with his moment of sloppiness at the back 6

Miles Lewis-Skelly – put in a good audition for a midfield role 6

Bukayo Saka – his persistence won the ball for England's second goal and he had a few of his trademark efforts 6

Jude Bellingham – Tuchel is getting the best out of Bellingham, who won the penalty, made Anthony Gordon’s goal and finished wearing the captain's armband 8

ON A HIGH: Jude Bellingham (top) celebrates the goal he made for Anthony Gordon (below) (Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Anthony Gordon – took his goal really well – he is rapidly pulling away from Marcus Rashford as the left-wing option 7

Harry Kane – put England in front, but what could have happened had he buried his penalty? 7

Substitutes:

James Garner (for Lewis-Skelly, 70) – did himself no harm 5

Morgan Rogers (for Gordon, 70) – a lively presence out wide, his best route back into the team 6

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (for Kane, 82) – the Sheffielder pressed hungrily but did not get the chance he would have hoped for to really push his claim 5

Morgan Gibbs-White (for Saka, 82) – left wing not a great position to showcase his talents 5

Jarrad Branthwaite (for Guehi, 89) - N/A

Not used: Pickford, Alexander-Arnold, Scott, Chalobah, Hall, Eze, Steele.