Ian Wright praises ‘magnificent’ Arsenal star after England beat Spain

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Former England striker Ian Wright (Picture: ITV) Ian Wright praised ‘magnificent’ Arsenal defender Ben White after England’s thrilling Nations League win over World Cup holders…

Ian Wright praised ‘magnificent’ Arsenal defender Ben White after England’s thrilling Nations League win over World Cup holders Spain.

England ended Spain’s incredible 43-match unbeaten run with a 3-2 victory in Madrid on Sunday evening.

The Three Lions were bright from the start and led 1-0 at the break through Harry Kane’s penalty on the stroke of half-time.

Ezri Konsa headed in Declan Rice’s corner shortly after the interval and England were in dreamland when White added a third on the hour mark following a brilliant move.

Spain had renewed hope when Elliot Anderson was sent off for bringing down Lamine Yamal as he raced through on goal and Mikel Oyarzabal converted the subsquent penalty.

England fans were fearing a repeat of the collapse they suffered in last summer’s World Cup against Argentina when Nico Williams scored Spain’s second to set up a tense final 20 minutes.

Spain pressed for an equaliser but were denied by some valiant England defending and an impressive display from goalkeeper James Trafford.

The hard-fought win means England finish top of their Nations League group ahead of World Cup holders Spain.

Wright felt England ‘deserved’ the win despite the late pressure from Spain and singled out Arsenal’s White for praise.

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