"Hannah Hampton made a world-class save from point-blank range to keep out Edna Imade's header. Every sinew was stretched by Keira Walsh as she stuck out a head and then a boot to scramble away yet another delivery into the box."
"England will dominate the majority of opposition that they come up against but they have now learned how to be a threat without it. I think everybody knows you can't go toe-to-toe with Spain for possession."
"Proper English was the mantra that the Lionesses developed after their goalless draw against the same opposition on this same pitch little over a year ago. It is that fight and desire that has propelled Wiegman's side to a new level."
The Lionesses showcased remarkable composure and confidence during a tense match against Spain at Wembley. Hannah Hampton made a crucial save, while Keira Walsh exemplified determination in defense. England's strategy evolved from previous encounters, recognizing the need to adapt their playstyle against Spain's possession dominance. The team embraced a low-block approach, focusing on counter-attacks. This shift in tactics, along with their fighting spirit, has elevated England's performance, reflecting lessons learned from past matches, including their previous World Cup final defeat.
Read at www.theguardian.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]