Gareth Southgate’s final match in temporary charge of England ended in frustration as Spain came from two goals down with just a few minutes to go to rescue a 2-2 draw at Wembley Stadium.

The Three Lions took an early lead when the Adam Lallana crossed brilliantly for striker Jamie Vardy, although his first touch took home away from goal. Nonetheless, goalkeeper Pepe Reina upended the Leicester City forward, allowing Lallana to slot home the resulting spot-kick.

England were bright for much of the first-half, and got a second three minutes into the second when captain Jordan Henderson superbly crossed towards Vardy, whose diving header rocketed past the helpless Reina.

The hosts went close to sealing the win when substitute Theo Walcott was denied by Reina, and Spain used their reprieve to their advantage when Liverpool flop Iago Aspas brilliantly slotted home past the despairing reach of Tom Heaton in the last minute of normal time.

Just as it looked like England were going to hang on for a decent win, Real Madrid’s Isco popped up to fire home past Heaton in the sixth minute of added time to deny Southgate what would have been a third win in four games.

Nonetheless, England’s display against the Spanish was bright and energetic, and it leaves Southgate as the heavy favourite to take over the reins permanently.

After yesterday’s game, here is What’s Hot and What’s Not as England drew with Spain…

HOT – Jamie Vardy

That was exactly what Vardy needed.

Fourteen games without a goal for club and country, the Leicester City man’s fine header rounded off an excellent performance upfront from the England forward, which rightly earned him the man-of-the-match award.

He also set up the first by controlling Lallana’s pass and drawing the foul from goalkeeper Reina, and his pace helped play a big part as he lead from the front in an energetic Three Lions display.

Last night’s performance could well be the start of a fine run of form for the striker.

NOT – John Stones

There are still concerns in many quarters about John Stones overplaying it at the back.

He was picked up on it several times against Scotland on Friday night and, although there were more instances of him clearing his lines against Spain, there were still a few occasions where he tried to do too much.

He fired a pass towards Eric Dier during the first-half that almost resulted in a Spanish opening and, although he got away with it this time, he might not next time.

As much as Southgate is rightly encouraging Stones to play this way, he needs to be more aware of when and when not to play that way.

HOT – Gareth Southgate

Despite throwing away a two-goal lead, Gareth Southgate is the heavy favourite to land the job permanently, if he wants it.

His four games in charge have brought two wins and two draws and, although the first three performances weren’t hugely convincing, England picked up seven points from nine in qualification, and didn’t concede a goal in any of those three matches.

However, his side were much improved against Spain last night, and played with the sort of pace and energy that England need to play with to grow as a team.

It’d be a massive shock not to see Southgate in charge when England travel to Germany for their next international in March 2017.

NOT – Wayne Rooney

Rooney was absent from the starting eleven against Spain, and you feel that it could be a sign of things to come.

This was comfortably England’s best performance since Southgate took temporary charge, and it was without their captain and record goalscorer, albeit due to injury.

Yes, he still brings much-needed experience to the squad, as was evidenced in the lethargic draw in Slovenia, a game Rooney came on in and England immediately looked better, but the team showed last night that they might be better off without the Manchester United man in the side.

When England are at their best, they are energetic, pacey, and press high, they show urgency – is that Rooney’s game nowadays? Probably not.