It hadn’t happened for 69 years! Yamal stunned England at Wembley. VIDEO
Lamine Yamal gave Spain the perfect start in their Nations League clash with England at Wembley. Just two minutes in, the 19-year-old winger fired the ball past James Trafford after a shocking mistake by Marc Guéhi.
England handed their opponents the opportunity, but Yamal made no mistake in capitalizing on the defensive collapse. The Spaniard reacted quickly inside the box and produced a precise finish, catching Trafford off guard.
The goal was a historic one at Wembley. According to Opta Joe, Yamal scored the third-quickest goal England have ever conceded at the stadium. Only players who scored in the opening minute — a Scotland representative in 1957 and a Hungary international in 1953 — found the net faster than the Spaniard.
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Yamal instantly etched his name into the history of one of world football’s most iconic stadiums, while England suffered a crushing blow right at the start of the match. For Thomas Tuchel’s side, the episode was a nightmare, while Spain were handed a perfect opportunity to control the game from the opening minutes.
Jan Novak
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