Jude Bellingham led the England–Spain match with 0.505 expected threat (xT) from open-play passes and five key passes, both match highs. He also tied for the most progressive passes, with 13, in England’s 2-3 defeat to Spain.
England had seven of the top 10 players for xT from open-play passes, while Spain had four of the top six for long-ball completion. Elliot Anderson also recorded 13 progressive passes, tied for the match high. Rodri completed 83.3% of his long balls, and Lamine Yamal led the game with 12 progressive carries.
Rodri also recorded 92 touches and 18 defensive actions, both match highs. Marc Cucurella completed 66.7% of his long balls, third-best in the match, made one take-on and had 11 touches in the final third, ninth in the match.
