Sergio Ramos: I hope people can believe in this Spain team UEFA Nations League - Spain vs England Scored late in 3-2 defeat to England

Spain came close to mounting a three-goal comeback after finding themselves 3-0 behind to Englandat half time on Monday evening and, despite not quite completing it, Sergio Ramos spoke in positive terms afterwards.

It was Ramos himself who scored Spain's second, which came in the 97th minute of play, but their reaction to Paco Alcacer's goal has given some reason for positivity despite the defeat.

"England are a world-class opponent and they have very dangerous players," he said to Teledeporte after the game.

"We had as many minutes to score three goals as they had and the positive thing was the reaction of the team.

"The beauty of football is that it gives us the opportunity to turn things around.

"We forgot the first half and, in the end, the positive is our reaction.

"I have to thank this city, which is great to play in, and they leave you in awe so it is a shame we couldn't respond for them.

"I hope people can believe in this group."

The loss is Luis Enrique's first as Spain boss and La Roja had been performing well since his appointment.

"It's a shame to end the great streak," Ramos added.

"Now, we have one more game and we will need to channel everything into that."

Spain now visit Croatia in November, when they'll hope to finish the job they started so well in September by sealing qualification for the finals.