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Simon Collings

England vs Spain: Lionesses know they can’t make any errors against pre-Euros favourites

All smiles: England captain Leah Williamson in training ahead of tonight’s Euros quarter-final

(Picture: Getty Images)

Before a ball was kicked at Euro 2022, it was Spain, not England, who were the favourites to go all the way. Now, though, as the sides prepare to meet in the quarter-finals tonight at the Amex, the tables have turned and the Lionesses are the bookmakers’ pick to be holding the trophy aloft at Wembley on July 31.

England’s status as tournament favourites is justified, given they breezed through the group stage with a perfect record, scoring 14 goals and conceding none in the process.

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