England beat Spain 1-0 at Wembley Visit Paddy Power Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 12 Nov 2011 Tweet England's Frank Lampard scores the opening goal of the International friendly football match between England and Spain at Wembley Stadium in London, England on November 12, 2011 . (credit: IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Internationals news Share it Pin It Frank Lampard scored the only goal of the game to give England an historic 1-0 win over world champions Spain at Wembley.The pre-match build up was dominated by fights over poppies but Fabio Capello had focused only on preparing his team to play the world champions at Wembley. He was without captain John Terry, vice-captain Steven Gerrard and talismanic striker Wayne Rooney so he was relying on Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard to lead the side.The 33-year-old wore the captain's armband and he didn't disappoint, scoring the winning goal against Spain after 49-minutes. A free-kick from James Milner was headed against the post by Darren Bent and Lampard stooped to head the ball into an empty net from little more than a yard out.Spain, who had been dominant in the first half without looking particularly threatening, were sparked into life by the goal and David Villa rattled the post with a left foot shot. Substitute Cesc Fabregas was then put through on Jor Hart's goal but chose to pass, rather than shoot, and Scott Parker, who went off to a standing ovation moments later, was able to nick the ball from Gerard Pique. Fabregas should have scored minutes from time when David Villa found him with a clever square pass. The Barcelona midfielder scuffed his shot past the post and the chance was gone.The win was celebrated by a full house at Wembley and after the match Lampard spoke of the players' delight at having beaten the world champions but also urged supporters not to get carried away with the win. "We're very pleased. It's great to beat them now - they are the best team in the world," he said. "We won't get carried away over the fact we beat them. Let's be realistic, they dominated the game. Our back four, with Scott Parker in front, were brilliant. We won't be shouting from the rooftops. We have game on Tuesday [Sweden] and the reverse may happen."Bookmakers Paddy Power were left reeling by England's 1-0 victory as it triggered their cash back offer. The firm had promised to refund all losing bets First Goalscorer, Correct Score and Scorecast on England v Spain if the Three Lions won the match. Read our Paddy Power review Get your £250 free bet at Paddypower Like Like Post to wall 224 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles USA v Scotland Tips Preview25 May 2012Scotland sign off for the summer with an international friendly in the United States on Saturday. Republic of Ireland v Bosnia-Herzegovina Tips Preview25 May 2012The Republic of Ireland end their exile from international tournaments this summer, and they warm u Norway v England Preview – Hodgson should enjoy winning start25 May 2012England begin their preparations for Euro 2012 with a friendly in Norway on Saturday night, and new USA v Scotland live stream preview25 May 2012Craig Levein takes his Scotland team to Florida for an international friendly with the USA on Sunda Slovakia v Poland live stream preview25 May 2012Poland play their second of three warm up matches prior to the Euro 2012 finals against Slovakia on Finland v Turkey live stream preview25 May 2012Finland take on Turkey in an international friendly at the Red Bull Arena Slazberg in Austria on Sa More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags , England 1 Spain 0, England Beat Spain, England V Spain Result, Frank Lampard Goal
