"As the European champions flexed their muscles in a 6-1 win over Ukraine, and followed that up with an impressive 2-0 win over Iceland, it wasn't just about the up-and-coming players who are trying to creep further into the Lionesses picture as a new tournament cycle begins, either. With England's next game to come against Spain at Wembley Stadium, there were also well-established players out to put forth their case to be in the starting line-up for that massive fixture."
"Wiegman gave out plenty of opportunities in the four friendlies that followed Euro 2025, in part because of the sheer amount of injuries England were dealing with at the time, but also because it was a chance to experiment before competitive fixtures came back around. Players like Lucia Kendall and Maya Le Tissier, for example, looked to have worked their way up the pecking order in those games, in which no fewer than five debuts were handed out."
England's women's football team returned to competitive action in 2027 World Cup qualifying with impressive victories over Ukraine (6-1) and Iceland (2-0). Manager Sarina Wiegman used the matches to evaluate players who impressed during post-Euro 2025 friendlies, including Lucia Kendall and Maya Le Tissier, while integrating returning injured players back into the squad. The strong performances demonstrated England's depth and quality as European champions. With an upcoming fixture against Spain at Wembley, established players also competed for starting positions, showcasing the competitive nature within Wiegman's squad as a new tournament cycle begins.
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