In the 18 months since losing that showcase match in Sydney to a single Olga Carmona goal, Sarina Wiegman ’s side have chanced upon choppy waters, losing to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany and being held, on Friday, by Portugal, 18 places below them in the FIFA world rankings.

England face Spain in the Nations League on Wednesday night after being limited to a frustrating draw against Portugal in the opener; three problems facing Sarina Wiegman including Lauren James best position,

Jess Park’s first-half opener was all it took for England to secure a satisfying 1-0 Nations League victory over Spain at Wembley Stadium. It was the first time the sides had met since Spain beat the Lionesses in the World Cup final in the summer of 2023.

In a repeat of the FIFA Women’s World Cup final, England gained revenge on world champions Spain by defeating them at Wembley Stadium in the UEFA Women’s Nations League.

England manager Sarina Wiegman said England showed they can "compete with best" after defeating Spain 1-0 in the second Nations League game on Wednesday at Wembley Stadium.

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Jess Park fired England to a 1-0 win against Spain on Wednesday in a Women's Nations League clash that provided a measure of revenge for their World Cup final defeat. It ws the first time England had faced Spain since the Lionesses lost the 2023 World Cup final.