Rogers played on the right of England’s attack as Thomas Tuchel’s side outplayed the world champions for the best part of an hour. A Harry Kane penalty shortly before half-time was added to by Ezri Konsa and Ben White in the early stages of the second period, with Rogers contributing to a dynamic attacking performance from the first whistle.

Spain looked stunned, but got a way back into the game when a defensive error was compounded by Elliott Anderson pulling back Lamine Yamal. A penalty was awarded and the Manchester City was dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity. Mikel Oyarzabal converted the spot-kick.

Sub Nico Williams further reduced the deficit as the contest continued to echo England’s World Cup triumph over Mexico in the summer. As then, the Three Lions dug deep and ground out the win, with James Trafford making a stunning stoppage-time save, and Rogers one of nine outfielders working tirelessly to preserve England’s advantage.

England's tenth consecutive away win ends Spain’s 43-game unbeaten run, condemning them to their first home defeat since 2022, and first loss of any kind since March 2024.

England finish top of Group C in League 1 and will play a runner-up in the next international break in March.

That could include Belgium, who finished second behind France in Group A after beating Italy 4-1 in Brussels. Lavia played 76 minutes as Belgium came from behind to to secure their place alongside England in the Nations League quarter-finals. Marco Palesta was introduced for Italy on the hour, winning his third cap.

Pio Esposito gave the visitors an early lead, but the Red Devils roared back with three goals in 11 minutes. Maxim De Cuyper, Julien Ngoy and Jeremy Doku were the scorers, and it was an advantage Belgium added to soon after Lavia’s withdrawal. Former Blue Diego Moreira netted his first international goal, while Mike Penders remained on the bench.

France, for whom Malo Gusto was an unused sub, defeated Turkey 2-1, and will be a top seed in next year’s first knockout stage.