Overview
- England beat Spain 1-0 at Wembley on Tuesday, moving three points clear in Group A3 of World Cup qualifying.
- Lauren Hemp scored inside three minutes from a corner scramble, with goal-line technology confirming the ball had crossed the line.
- Hannah Hampton preserved the lead with a point-blank save in the final minute to deny Spain’s Edna Imade.
- Keira Walsh captained England on her 100th cap, and Wembley staged a pre-match tribute to retiring goalkeeper Mary Earps.
- Sarina Wiegman rested Leah Williamson to protect a hamstring, started Lotte Wubben-Moy and Esme Morgan at center-back, and next takes England to Iceland on Saturday before June’s return match in Spain shapes the race for the lone automatic berth.