England beat world champions Spain 1-0 at Wembley in a hard-fought Group A3 qualifier, with Lauren Hemp scoring inside three minutes from a corner after a chaotic goalmouth scramble.
From there, Spain dominated possession for long spells, but England’s compact defensive shape and discipline kept them largely at bay.
The game swung into a tense, end-to-end contest in the second half, with both sides missing big chances. Spain striking the woodwork multiple times through Batlle, López and Carmona, while England were also guilty of wastefulness through Russo, Kendall and Hemp.
Spain piled on late pressure, but Hannah Hampton produced a crucial late world-class save from close range to preserve England’s lead and effectively secure the victory. Lucy Bronze stood out defensively, helping England withstand sustained pressure as they held on through a nervy finish.
A resilient, backs-to-the-wall performance sees England take a key step towards automatic qualification.
We were fortunate enough to have Jermaine Addo-Yeboah on hand to capture the action.
