Loss to Spain won't deter Southgate

Gareth Southgate pledged to stick to his principles after Spain delivered a weekend reality check at Wembley but said he was unsure whether England had time to become a genuine Euro 2020 challenges.

Southgate's squad was a surprise World Cup semifinalist in July, riding a wave of euphoria back home, but its 2-1 Nations League loss on Saturday was its third consecutive setback.

Southgate said he was unsure whether his side could close the gap to the top teams before the next European Championship, in which the semifinals and final will be played at Wembley.