England scored an upset 1-0 victory over World champion Spain here on
Saturday, with stand-in captain Frank Lampard heading in the only goal
of the game to delight a sell-out at Wembley.
Spain, which had not lost to England for 10 years, dominated possession
and territory throughout but was frustrated by a superb English
defensive effort as the home side clung on for the win.
Lampard's winner came on 49 minutes when the Chelsea midfielder headed
in from close range after Darren Bent's effort from a James Milner
free-kick spun back off the post.
Goal-scorer Lampard paid tribute to England's team spirit but said the squad was keeping its feet on the floor.
“For everyone it is a lift, but we have to be realistic. We know they
dominated the game for long periods,” Lampard said in an interview on ITV1. “We won't be shouting from the rooftops. We understand football.
“We are not quite where we want to be just yet, but to beat a side like Spain is something we can definitely build upon.”
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque was frustrated after the defeat. “I'm a
bit disappointed and almost angry that we didn't win the game,” del
Bosque said.
“But I can take lots of positives.”
