Raheem Sterling was overcome by a beautiful feeling after scoring his first England goals in over three years to help the Three Lions see off Spain 3-2 in Seville on Monday.
Sterling scored either side of Marcus Rashford s effort as Gareth Southgate s side dismantled Spain in the first half of their Nations League encounter, ultimately giving the hosts too much to do after the break.
The Manchester City star s 16th-minute opener was his first England goal since October 9 2015, and Sterling acknowledged that finally ending his drought provided a huge relief.
It was a beautiful feeling to score, I put pressure on myself, it s my position to score goals, Sterling told Sky Sports.
It means a lot to me. Three years is a long time not to score!
2 Raheem Sterling has scored two goals in a game for the first time for , while this also is the first time Harry Kane has provided two assists in a match for the Three Lions. Doubles.
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I haven t scored for a while for England, so it was frustration, all the pressure, it all comes out in the celebration, the 23-year-old added to BBC Radio 5Live.
There is nothing better than scoring in an England shirt. We showed energy, effort and courage to get on the ball.
