A second-half penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai earned Hungary a shock 1-0 win over England in the Nations League on Saturday - their first victory against Gareth Southgate's side in 60 years. Looking to get their preparations for the Qatar World Cup, which begins later this year, up and running, England were surprisingly second best from the off in Budapest, and were fortunate to go into the break all square.

The hosts kept coming and made their pressure count as Szoboszlai converted from the penalty spot in the 66th minute after Zsolt Nagy was fouled by Chelsea defender Reece James - a decision which incensed the England players.

England pressed as they looked for a leveller, but they could not create that killer chance as their Nations League campaign got off to a disappointing start. The tests keep coming with Germany England`s next League A, Group Three opponents on Tuesday, while Hungary will look to make it five wins in six when they face European champions Italy.

"We`ve got a massive game coming up on Tuesday," England defender Conor Coady told Channel 4. "We need to look at this performance and learn from it very quickly.

"I thought we started off quite well. We need to tidy up and bounce back. We need to look at how we performed and how we move forward because these are big games for us."

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Hungary were forced to host England `behind closed doors` after being disciplined by both FIFA and UEFA for repeated racist behaviour from their fans, but the Hungarian FA said last month that children could attend the match at the Puskas Arena.

Under Article 73 of UEFA`s disciplinary regulations, children up to the age of 14 from schools and/or football academies can be invited to a `behind closed doors` match free of charge, provided they are accompanied by an adult, meaning the stadium could be half full, mostly with children.

Some of those in attendance chose to boo the England players as they took the knee in protest against racial injustice before kick-off. The most unfancied team in Nations League League A, Group Three, Hungary almost gave their youthful support something to shout about early on as Coady was forced to clear off the line after Szoboszlai had bundled the ball towards goal.

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England, who handed debuts to West Ham United`s Jarrod Bowen and Leicester City defender James Justin, failed to make any inroads in the first half, as Adam Szalai almost scored a sensational opener from the halfway line.

The visitors improved after the break, with substitute Bukayo Saka seeing an effort well saved, before Hungary did take a deserved lead, but the decision from the Portuguese referee was one that did not sit well with England. 
James seemed to lead with his arm, which did catch Nagy, who went down very easily. Szoboszlai`s finish from the spot was emphatic.

England committed more forward after falling behind, with Coady glancing a header agonisingly wide from a free kick. Otherwise, the hosts were comfortable, seeing out their victory, a first in 15 attempts since a win at the 1962 World Cup in Chile, with ease.

A second-half penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai earned Hungary a shock 1-0 win over England in the Nations League on Saturday - their first victory against Gareth Southgate's side in 60 years.

A second-half penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai earned Hungary a shock 1-0 win over England in the Nations League on Saturday - their first victory against Gareth Southgate's side in 60 years. Looking to get their preparations for the Qatar World Cup, which begins later this year, up and running, England were surprisingly second best from the off in Budapest, and were fortunate to go into the break all square. The hosts kept coming and made their pressure count as Szoboszlai converted from the penalty spot in the 66th minute after Zsolt Nagy was fouled by Chelsea defender Reece James - a decision which incensed the England players. England pressed as they looked for a leveller, but they could not create that killer chance as their Nations League campaign got off to a disappointing start. The tests keep coming with Germany England`s next League A, Group Three opponents on Tuesday, while Hungary will look to make it five wins in six when they face European champions Italy. "We`ve got a massive game coming up on Tuesday," England defender Conor Coady told Channel 4. "We need to look at this performance and learn from it very quickly. "I thought we started off quite well. We need to tidy up and bounce back. We need to look at how we performed and how we move forward because these are big games for us." Also Read: Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema drops appeal over 'sex tape' sentence Hungary were forced to host England `behind closed doors` after being disciplined by both FIFA and UEFA for repeated racist behaviour from their fans, but the Hungarian FA said last month that children could attend the match at the Puskas Arena. Under Article 73 of UEFA`s disciplinary regulations, children up to the age of 14 from schools and/or football academies can be invited to a `behind closed doors` match free of charge, provided they are accompanied by an adult, meaning the stadium could be half full, mostly with children. Some of those in attendance chose to boo the England players as they took the knee in protest against racial injustice before kick-off. The most unfancied team in Nations League League A, Group Three, Hungary almost gave their youthful support something to shout about early on as Coady was forced to clear off the line after Szoboszlai had bundled the ball towards goal. Also Read: UEFA apologizes to Liverpool and Real Madrid fans over Champions League final chaos England, who handed debuts to West Ham United`s Jarrod Bowen and Leicester City defender James Justin, failed to make any inroads in the first half, as Adam Szalai almost scored a sensational opener from the halfway line. The visitors improved after the break, with substitute Bukayo Saka seeing an effort well saved, before Hungary did take a deserved lead, but the decision from the Portuguese referee was one that did not sit well with England. James seemed to lead with his arm, which did catch Nagy, who went down very easily. Szoboszlai`s finish from the spot was emphatic. England committed more forward after falling behind, with Coady glancing a header agonisingly wide from a free kick. Otherwise, the hosts were comfortable, seeing out their victory, a first in 15 attempts since a win at the 1962 World Cup in Chile, with ease.

Dominik Szoboszlai's penalty earns Hungary first win over England in 60 years

England dropped points for only the second time in their World Cup qualifying campaign as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Hungary at the Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.

Roland Sallai`s 24th-minute penalty gave Hungary the lead and the first goal in five competitive meetings with England, only for the Three Lions to reply 13 minutes later when John Stones equalised from an exquisite Phil Foden cross.

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England remain three points clear of Poland at the Group I summit despite their 21-match winning run in home qualifiers ending; Marco Rossi`s men are six points and two positions shy of second place.

Alexander Isak made the difference as Sweden moved two points clear of Spain at the top of Group B. Sweden defeated Greece 2-0. Greece hit the post and crossbar before Isak won a penalty, which Emil Forsberg steered in. Isak then burst through a confused Greek defence to clip in the second, before Pantelis Hatzidiakos was sent off late on.

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In Group F, Lyndon Dykes netted in his fourth consecutive World Cup qualifying fixture as Scotland squeezed past Israel, while Todor Nedelev`s second-half double helped Bulgaria recover against Northern Ireland, to keep the Lions in Group C contention.

Elsewhere, Andorra recorded their biggest ever win in their 3-0 victory away to San Marino in Group I.

England dropped points for only the second time in their World Cup qualifying campaign as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Hungary at the Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.

England dropped points for only the second time in their World Cup qualifying campaign as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Hungary at the Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. Roland Sallai`s 24th-minute penalty gave Hungary the lead and the first goal in five competitive meetings with England, only for the Three Lions to reply 13 minutes later when John Stones equalised from an exquisite Phil Foden cross. ALSO READ: Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says offside calls could be automated by next year England remain three points clear of Poland at the Group I summit despite their 21-match winning run in home qualifiers ending; Marco Rossi`s men are six points and two positions shy of second place. Alexander Isak made the difference as Sweden moved two points clear of Spain at the top of Group B. Sweden defeated Greece 2-0. Greece hit the post and crossbar before Isak won a penalty, which Emil Forsberg steered in. Isak then burst through a confused Greek defence to clip in the second, before Pantelis Hatzidiakos was sent off late on. ALSO READ | Nations League: France clinch title after Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe shine in comeback against Spain In Group F, Lyndon Dykes netted in his fourth consecutive World Cup qualifying fixture as Scotland squeezed past Israel, while Todor Nedelev`s second-half double helped Bulgaria recover against Northern Ireland, to keep the Lions in Group C contention. Elsewhere, Andorra recorded their biggest ever win in their 3-0 victory away to San Marino in Group I.

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Dominik Szoboszlai's penalty earns Hungary first win over England in 60 years

World Cup 2022 Qualifiers: England held by Hungary, Sweden leapfrog Spain to go top of Group B