Yahoo Sports reports: “We just didn’t play good enough,” England head coach Sarina Wiegman said simply. “And we couldn’t step up any more.” The UEFA World Cup qualifying match was supposed to be when England set out a formidable case to challenge Spain at next summer’s tournament. Avoiding defeat at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix in their penultimate qualifier would have seen them seal their spot in Brazil, becoming one of the first European nations to do so — and, in doing so, condemning Spain to the play-offs and stampin
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England shouldn’t panic, yet, but must find a way to best Spain if they want a World Cup title
“We just didn’t play good enough,” England head coach Sarina Wiegman said simply. “And we couldn’t step up any more.” The UEFA World Cup qualifying match was supposed to be when England set out a formidable case to challenge Spain at next summer’s tournament. Avoiding defeat at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix in their penultimate qualifier would have seen them seal their spot in Brazil, becoming one of the first European nations to do so — and, in doing so, condemning Spain to the play-offs and stampin
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