England showed courage against Spain says Southgate


Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - League A - Group 4 - Spain v England - Estadio Benito Villamarin, Seville, Spain - October 15, 2018 England manager Gareth Southgate reacts after a challenge by Spain's Nacho on England's Marcus Rashford REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo

SEVILLE (Reuters) - England's Gareth Southgate praised his side for playing with courage and bravery to win 3-2 away to Spain in the Nations League on Monday and said the experience of beating one of the world's top sides would serve them well.

England ran riot to take a 3-0 halftime lead through Raheem Sterling's double and a Marcus Rashford strike although Spain substitute Paco Alcacer netted just before the hour and captain Sergio Ramos headed a last-gasp goal for the hosts.

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