Over after 43 games! England defeat the "Invincibles"

England have brought Spain's record 43-match unbeaten run to an end!

On the final matchday of the UEFA Nations League, the "Three Lions" secured a 3-2 away victory in Madrid, leapfrogging the world champions to win Group A3.

At the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, the visitors enjoyed the brighter start, with Jude Bellingham (2') and Harry Kane (7') carving out good opportunities early on.

The reigning world champions grew into the match after that, albeit without posing any real threat. Shortly before the half-time whistle, Pau Cubarsi brought down Kane in the penalty area, and the striker dispatched the resulting spot-kick to make it 1-0 at the break (45').

Spain's fightback goes unrewarded

After the restart, the "Three Lions" stunned Spain with a quickfire double from Ezri Konsa (53') and Ben White (57'). Just six minutes later, Elliot Anderson was forced to stop Lamine Yamal with a foul in the box following a costly turnover by Jarell Quansah, and Mikel Oyarzabal converted from the spot (65').

Playing with a man advantage, the hosts launched a spirited fightback as Nico Williams reduced the deficit after being set up by Yamal (75'). However, a stellar James Trafford preserved the victory with a crucial double save in stoppage time (90'+1).

Croatia seal third place with late winner

In the group's other match, Croatia secured third place courtesy of a 2-1 home win over the Czech Republic. Ivan Perisic grabbed the early opener (2') following an assist from former Rapid Vienna striker Dion Beljo.

The closing stages were full of drama: after the hosts missed chances to put the game to bed, the visitors leveled through Adam Hlozek (84'), but Lovro Majer responded almost immediately to net the winner for Croatia (87').