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England Dominates Spain Area, Lacks Clinical Edge

Thomas Tuchel's England dominated Spain with 36 penalty area touches at Wembley, second highest against Spain since Euro 2016, but failed to convert chances effectively.

Thomas Tuchel's side recorded 36 touches in Spain's penalty area at Wembley, the second highest total against Spain in regular time since Euro 2016. This dominance came despite Spain typically allowing just 9.5 penalty area touches per 90 minutes.

However, England's lack of clinical finishing proved costly as they failed to capitalize on their territorial advantage. Germany had previously recorded 45 touches against Spain in Euro 2024, while France managed 42 in last year's Nations League semi-final. playerbros.org