The English side played a good and tactical football at Wembly to defeat world Champions spain in womens Nations League.
It was the first time the two teams had met since Spain defeat England in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final. and England took their Advantage to make amends.
Jess Park scored the winner in the first half, pouncing on the rebound to Alessia Russo’s strike and capitalising on a strong period by England.
Spain are defensively solid Spain’s individual quality and a threat going forward, they showed they can still compete with the world’s elite.
Chelsea forward Lauren James was a standout performer, while full-backs Niamh Charles and Lucy Bronze made many tackles to halt Spain.
Spain striker Salma Paralluelo had chances to equalise late on and Lucia Garcia struck the crossbar in the first half but England’s victory was well-earned.
The result boosts their position in the Women’s Nations League table and is a big step in the right direction in their preparations for Euro 2025.
