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What we learnt from England’s first steps on the road to the 2027 World Cup
- England women open 2027 World Cup qualifying with a 6-1 win over Ukraine, setting a strong early pace.
- England dominated possession and had 31 shots in both matches, but finished with some wasteful attempts.
- Lauren James and Lauren Hemp provided width, cutting inside to create chances for England in both qualifiers.
- Park Ji-Soo and Park Ji-So, among others, helped England’s offense by moving between roles and finding space in the final third.
- England’s veterans, including Lucy Bronze, were managed in this campaign as Wiegman balances injuries and form.
- Wiegman aims to avoid the play-off route and continues building depth ahead of a crucial April clash with Spain.
- Leah Williamson returned from injury and anchored England’s defense in both qualifiers.
- Russo and Stanway led England’s scoring output, contributing crucial goals across the two matches.
- England’s depth at left-back and forward positions was tested, with Hinds stepping in and Pattinson replacing an injured player.
- Spain, the defending champions, present the next significant hurdle in the qualifying group.
- England’s World Cup journey continues as injuries, form, and tactical tweaks shape their path to Brazil 2027.
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