Overview
- England face Spain at Wembley on Tuesday at 7 p.m. BST, with live coverage on ITV and ITVX in a match that will likely decide the group’s sole automatic World Cup berth.
- Captain Leah Williamson remains a doubt with a hamstring issue after Monday’s assessment in training, and Sarina Wiegman said a late call will determine her involvement.
- An on‑pitch farewell for former No 1 Mary Earps is planned before kickoff, and Wiegman urged fans to celebrate her career after past debate over Earps’ autobiography.
- Keira Walsh could reach 100 caps if selected, and Wiegman and analysts have pointed to Lauren James’ recent surge for club and country as a possible difference‑maker.
- Spain arrive as world champions under new coach Sonia Bermúdez and without injured star Aitana Bonmatí, extending a rivalry that has swung between the 2023 World Cup final and England’s Euro 2025 shootout win.