Technically superior, commanding in possession and securing a victory that reflected their dominance, Spain demonstrated why they are the favourites to win the European Championship in Switzerland this summer as they came from behind to defeat England in Barcelona and top their Nations League group.
Clàudia Pina, on as a substitute for Spain, proved to be the matchwinner, scoring twice and causing all sorts of problems for the England defence. After the visiting side held a half‑time lead thanks to Alessia Russo, the Barcelona forward equalised just inside the hour, two minutes after coming on, when she created room to shoot inside the area with her left foot and beat Hannah Hampton.
