Jarell Quansah: England must learn lessons after Spain defeat

England defender Jarell Quansah has expressed his frustration following the 3-2 Nations League defeat to Spain at Wembley. Despite an energetic response to falling behind early, with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, England could not hold onto their second-half lead against the world champions.

A critical moment saw Harry Kane hit the crossbar with a penalty, a miss that proved costly as the match progressed. Quansah emphasized that failing to capitalize on key chances against elite opposition is a lesson the squad must take on board.

In any top game you play, there's going to be momentum changes, and especially against the world champions. We had a lot of big chances to score. Against the best teams in the world, you're going to be punished for mistakes. Jarell Quansah

The 23-year-old Liverpool defender acknowledged the harsh reality of international football at the highest level. While the result was disappointing, he noted that there were clear signs of progress in the team's attacking play under manager Thomas Tuchel.

Reflecting on a recent run of testing fixtures against heavyweights like Argentina, France, and Spain, Quansah remains confident that England is closing the gap. The team now turns its attention to Tuesday's clash against Czechia, where they aim to secure their first victory of the campaign.