England's 4-0 loss to Spain in their 2027 World Cup qualifier shatters their hopes for automatic qualification, leaving them to face playoffs despite a strong campaign, with challenges ahead to address performance gaps.
England's Lionesses suffered a 4-0 defeat to Spain, their heaviest loss in 17 years, jeopardizing automatic World Cup qualification. A win or draw was needed, but now England must beat Ukraine and hope Spain loses to Iceland to avoid playoffs.
Sarina Wiegman believes Beth Mead's next club transfer is vital for her 2027 Women's World Cup aspirations. Mead, leaving Arsenal, is reportedly close to joining Manchester City, seeking more game time.
England still need to learn how to play to their strengths when handling physical and organised teams such as IcelandThe Lionesses’ performance against Spain showed the Euro 2025 final wasn’t a one-off. England have the blueprint for how to beat the world champions: conceding possession, forcing them central and using the threat of Lauren James and Lauren Hemp out wide to punish them on the counter. They were mature and disciplined at Wembley, if a little nervy at the close, with Sarina Wiegman’s team failing to build on their early lead. Continue reading...
