England scored 1-0 over Spanish under the port of Wembley in the Natons League thanks to the goal of the first half from Jess Park.
After a disappointing draw in Portugal last Friday, Lionnesses returned to the home lawn, as he saw a strong view of Sarina Wiegman earning a win against the ruling world champions.
The strike was enough to separate the two sides after a smart game from Alessia Russo raised a Manchester City midfielder to travel home from close range.
The victory sends England to the top of his group in the competition.
How the game took place
Spain looked more lively than two sides as the game started, and Olga Carmon created the first opportunity for the evening. The Real Madrid defense attorney sent Grace Clinton wrongly with his rapid leg work before setting up in Salma Palauuello within the area. Too much touch of Barcelona attacker meant that Millie Bright found the time to clean the ball of danger.
Visitors threatened once more, but this time from the corner, while former United star Lucia Garcia Zlila Prečka, before Lionnesses desperately cleaned the ball.
The first opening of England came in the 21st minute as Niamh Charles crossed the left flank before it was overthrown by Irene Paredes. The Spanish captain got a yellow card before Cata coll lit a free kick by Lauren James. Barcelona goalkeeper was forced to intervene a few moments later, blocking another James’ effort from close range.
Despite the early chance of Spain, it was one way of traffic at Wembley Stadium in favor of Lionese. A trademark from Russo allowed her to hit her in the goal before putting off the park savings from the COL.
The chosen Maria Earps for this one, Hannah Hampton proved that she had saved a strong strike from Aitana Bonmati to preserve England’s leadership at halftime.
Spain also approached the equalization because the second half began before Hampton blocked Garcia’s effort nearby.
The second half was much the same, because Palaelo was stretched by two golden options for drawing the level of Spain. The Barcelona star flowed forward with just a few minutes to play, but sent a false cross to an area where the Spanish player did not stay.
James almost sealed the contract for Laves at the time of dying, connecting with Clinton’s strike with power just to reject him between the goalkeeper. Chloe Kelly was in the main position to get into the jumps, but the lineian man was invited to offsid.
If there is time and a place that needs to be defensive sound, it is probably a showdown against the world champions. Sarina Wiegman looked well organized under the arch, breaking the Spanish offensive threats before reaching the box at all.
Leah Williamson and Millie Bright presented their best show from the Euro 2022, working in tandem to exclude Salma Palauuello Salma in any chance. Lucy Bronze and Niamh Charles were incredibly strong, moving the channels with authority.
As the Euro 2025 is approaching quickly, it is vital that England is able to defend it properly, and tonight showed that they are safe on the right track.
Although all criticisms have been accumulated in England in recent months, only the press of the whisper has surrounded the questionable form of Spain.
Apart from 5-0 throwing South Korea before Christmas, none of the Spanish results were convincing from late. Two return 1-1 draws against Canada and Italy have asked their questions before the permeable defensive screens saw that world champions only achieved victories over France and Belgium in high-point jobs.
Spain has become the shadow of the team that won the 2023 World Cup and begin to find out. Monste Tom failed to land on her first choice back four, while the midfielder longed for anchored Patri Guijarra.
Former World-Beaters will have to think of their football philosophy under that if they want to hopes to win this summer of the European Championship.
The Lauren James exhibition under Luke proved why he is a truly generation footballer. Starlet Chelsea was there, there and everywhere.
Her visionary delivery enabled England to threaten Spain’s defense, which is why La Roja appeared broken on her back. Not only did he look electrically in the attack, but her defensive work was also wonderful as a smart sliding challenge in the dying moments that rejected Spain from Equalizer.
James was not the only Cobham resident who lit the field because Hannah Hampton proved why she deserved the number one shirt. Selected to start by Mary Earps, Hamptton made several savings in the game to preserve England leadership.
Her technical abilities allowed England to play through the Spanish press, beating the world champions in their own brand Tiki-Taka.
As the Euro 2025 is on the horizon, this window of national leagues has proven that the tournament is anyone to take.
Germany and the Netherlands showed defense leaks, while Swedish draw 1-1 with Wales dramatically reduces their potential threat. Norway still weakens its potential despite the high quality team they own and France is a heavy reading book.
England is not without their mistakes, and last Friday, the performance against Portgual has proven that there is still a lot to address in front of the tournament in Switzerland. However, the beating of the world champions is certainly a nice place to start on the way to the defense of the European title.
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