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England face landmark 500th game in Iceland as Wiegman warns against slips
- England's 500th Lionesses game is set to be played in Reykjavík against Iceland in World Cup qualifying.
- England beat Spain 1-0 at Wembley thanks to Lauren Hemp's early goal to top their qualifying group.
- Wiegman said securing a good result in Iceland will make the Spain win more valuable.
- Keira Barry misses the Iceland trip due to ankle problems and not being ready in time.
- Leah Williamson is fit and trained with the squad after thigh injury, with final decisions after the session.
- Lucy Bronze hailed the 500th game as insane to think about and emphasised England's talent pipeline.
- Bronze also praised the emerging players, noting confidence and talent in the under-23s and league.
- England’s lineup and tactical setup were outlined as Hampton, Bronze, Wubben-Moy, Morgan, Greenwood in defense with Hemp leading the attack.
- The match is viewed as a crucial test to maintain momentum ahead of two June fixtures.
- Wiegman emphasized learning from Nations League campaigns and maintaining readiness for Iceland.
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