How Lionesses aim to bounce back from Spain’s ‘hit on the chin’

FootballSports
9 Jun 2026 • 12:50 AM MYT
The Independent
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How Lionesses aim to bounce back from Spain’s ‘hit on the chin’

  • England manager Sarina Wiegman will make tactical changes for the Lionesses' final World Cup qualifier against Ukraine, following a 4-0 defeat by Spain.
  • The European champions need to better Spain’s result in Iceland on Tuesday to secure an automatic qualification spot for next year’s World Cup in Brazil.
  • Should England fail to outperform Spain, they will be forced into the play-offs to qualify for the tournament.
  • Wiegman described the recent loss to Spain as a 'hit on the chin' but commended her team's resilience and unity.
  • Facing a Ukraine side that has lost all five of their group matches, Wiegman stressed the importance of England scoring an early goal.

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