Jess Park's Goal Seals England's Victory Over Spain in Women’s Nations League
Jess Park’s decisive goal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory for England over world champions Spain in the UEFA Women’s Nations League at Wembley Stadium. The match, a rematch of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, saw England deliver a resilient performance to claim their first win over Spain since that defeat in Sydney.
Park’s 33rd-minute strike came after a clever run and assist from Alessia Russo, who turned and dribbled into the box before setting up the Manchester City forward to tap home. The goal proved enough for England, who withstood significant pressure from Spain in the second half. Spain’s Lucia García hit the crossbar early on, while goalkeeper Hannah Hampton made several crucial saves to deny the visitors, including a strong stop against Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí.
England’s defensive unit, led by captain Leah Williamson and Millie Bright, held firm against Spain’s attacking threats, with Lucy Bronze delivering a standout performance at right-back. Lauren James also impressed, contributing both offensively and defensively, earning praise from manager Sarina Wiegman for her improved work rate.
The victory marks a significant boost for England’s Nations League campaign, moving them to four points in the group. It also serves as a morale-boosting result ahead of this summer’s European Championships. Spain, meanwhile, will rue missed opportunities, with manager Montse Tomé stating her side “deserved more” from the game.
The match was briefly interrupted by a floodlight outage at Wembley, but play resumed within minutes. England’s next fixtures are against Belgium in April, while Spain will look to bounce back in their upcoming Nations League games.
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