MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYMAKER JUAN MATA SLAMMED BY SPANISH PRESS AFTER PERFORMANCE IN ENGLAND DRAW

The Manchester United star was withdrawn at half-time at Wembley after a particularly below-par performance as Iago Aspas replaced him

 

Mata in action with England's Eric Dier (Photo: Reuters / Eddie Keogh)

 

Juan Mata has come in for criticism for his display in Spain's draw with England.

The Manchester United star was withdrawn at half-time at Wembley after a particularly below-par performance.

 

Mata was replaced by Iago Aspas, who got Spain back in it before fellow substitute Isco's equaliser.

 

But Marca were not impressed with Mata's 45 minutes, reports the Manchester Evening News.

After much deliberation, the Spanish paper decided not to award the 28-year-old a mark for his performance.

Mata challenges Raheem Sterling (Photo: Clive Rose)

 

It was a better night for Mata's United team-mate Ander Herrera, who made his international debut as a second-half substitute for Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara.

 

He tweeted after the game: "I will never forget this night."

 

Adam Lallana and Jamie Vardy gave England a two-goal lead before Aspas and Isco scored late goals to earn Spain a draw.

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