- England secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Spain in their World Cup qualifier at Wembley, marking their third win in the group and putting them in control.
- Lauren Hemp scored the decisive goal within three minutes, giving the Lionesses an early lead they had to defend for the majority of the match.
- Goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made several vital saves, including a crucial stop from Edna Imade's header in the 90th minute, echoing her performance in the Euro 2025 final.
- Sarina Wiegman's side demonstrated resilience and a controlled counter-attacking approach, successfully defending their lead against the world champions.
- The new centre-back pairing of Lotte Wubben-Moy and Esme Morgan, along with captain Keira Walsh, were highlighted for their strong performances.
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England found a different way to beat Spain - but one quality still shone through
