Nick Marsh has once again played a vital role in an English victory.

England scored a convincing 19-11 win over Spain to regain the Seve Ballesteros Trophy at the end of the two-day mixed international at Burnham and Berrow, Somerset.

The English amateur champion was undefeated after four matches.

He helped his country get off to a flying start last week by putting the first points on the board with partner Michael Saunders, of Dartford.

They made very short work of their match, winning 7&6 against opponents who included the world No12.

Marsh and Saunders had three birdies in their 12 holes, finishing at the windiest point on the course. They mostly steered clear of trouble, but also demonstrated fine short-game skills when required.

In the afternoon he halved his singles match against Xabier Gorospe.

On Day two, the foursomes were shared 2½ points apiece, thanks to a last-gasp half from Marsh and Saunders, who went out last.

They battled back to all square, having been three down after 12 holes. It took the overall score to 12-8 in England’s favour, with 15½ points required for victory.

Again out last on the final afternoon’s singles, Marsh once again produced a battling performance to halve against the young Gorospe, several times winner of the Basque Country Championship.

Marsh was two down after eight holes, despite being one-under par – and then lost the 10th to a birdie to go three down. However, he steadily pulled his way back, helped by a birdie on the par three 14th, and was all square after 16.

Michael Saunders (left) and Nick Marsh. Nick Marsh has once again played an important role in an English victory. England scored a convincing 19-11 win over Spain to regain the Seve Ballesteros Trophy at the end of the two-day mixed international at Burnham and Berrow, Somerset.

Both players parred the 17th and, after adventurous progress down the 18th, which included deep rough and a bunker, they shared the hole for a sporting half, and the team had a runaway success, winning six and halving two matches.

The result extends England’s outstanding record in the biennial match, which started in 1985. The team lost last time – at El Prat in 2013 – but now have 14 victories to Spain’s two – and have never been beaten at home.

“It’s a fantastic result,” said Graham Walker, the England men’s captain. “The welcome we have received from the members and staff at Burnham and Berrow, has really played a part because it has made it feel like a real home venue.”

It was the first time that women have been included in the team and they certainly played their part.

Gemma Clews won all four of her matches and in the final day’s singles, the women won 2½ matches out of four.