England missed out on the chance to reach the Nations League semi-finals having fallen to a 2-1 defeat to Spain in their final group stage match in Barcelona.
From the start the hosts took control of the match, maintaining possession and forcing the Lionesses to defend deep inside their own half. Spain lacked the clinical finish needed to send them ahead and it was England who struck first.
A potential foul on Salma Paralluelo was overlooked by the referee allowing Keira Walsh to slot Alessia Russo in behind the high line. She touched the ball into the area and guided the opening goal past goalkeeper Cata Coll.
Needing a ruthless finisher to overturn the deficit, Spain introduced Claudia Pina in the second half and the substitute delivered. She first squeezed past three defenders and rolled in an equaliser before beating Hannah Hampton from range to double her tally.
England couldn’t respond and were outplayed in the middle of the pitch. Defeat ends their chance of progressing in the Nations League and leaves Sarina Wiegman with questions to answer before the Euros this summer.
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Spain vs England live
- REPORT: Outplayed and outclassed, England are left searching for answers ahead of their Euros defence
- FT Spain defeated England in Nations League group decider | Live on ITV
- 70' GOAL! Pina's strike brings Spain a second goal (ESP 2-1 ENG)
- 60' GOAL! Pina comes off the bench to equalise (ESP 1-1 ENG)
- 33' CLOSE! Gonzalez curls a shot over the crossbar (ESP 0-1 ENG)
- 22' GOAL! Russo curls England into the lead (ESP 0-1 ENG)
- 4’ SAVE! Hampton denies Gonzalez from close range (ESP 0-0 ENG)
Outplayed and outclassed, England are left searching for answers ahead of their Euros defence
20:16 , Adam MillingtonYou can only ride your luck for so long. If you are up against the best, if you are firmly on the back foot, then eventually you are going to get punished.
That was the case for England against Spain. They faced constant aggression, were often penned back in their own half, struggled to go forwards, and, after Claudia Pina came off the bench and turned the tide for the hosts, departed Barcelona with a 2-1 defeat and having missed out on a chance to top their Nations League group.
Before Pina's double, England had benefitted from a handful of refereeing decisions, a well-taken Alessia Russo opener and the hosts' lack of final-third ruthlessness, but their performance was not one deserving of a victory. They tried to cling on, but doing so was an impossible test.
England are still searching for answers ahead of their Euros defence
Fran Kirby announces international retirement ahead of Euro 2025
22:09 , Michael JonesFran Kirby has announced her retirement from international football becoming the second Lioness to retire ahead of the European Championship following the previous departure of goalkeeper Mary Earps.
Kirby’s retirement begins with immediate effect and she was left out of the England squad that suffered a 2-1 defeat to Spain in their final Nations League match on Tuesday evening. She was also informed that she would not be part of England’s Euro 2025 squad.
Fran Kirby announces international retirement ahead of Euro 2025
Will England 'fix' their performances before the Euros?
20:36 , Mike Jones"Fix it? I'm not sure what you mean by that,” replied Wiegman when asked that question in her post match interview.
She added: “What you see is that this week we had a very good week, players coming back from injuries, players fighting for position or minutes or selection and that is very positive.
"Some will keep training because they need to train, others will take a couple of days off. Then we move forward and come together to get ready for Jamaica, and then for France."
Wiegman on Hampton
20:33 , Mike JonesSarina Wiegman was also asked specifically about Hannah Hampton’s performance.
She said: “She was put under a lot of pressure, as was the whole defence.
“There were many moments where there were a lot of players around her, a lot of crosses and a lot of runs in front of her.
“It was a good game for her experience."
Was England's performance concerning?
20:30 , Mike Jones"Concerned? That is a learning moment. I would not say concerned,” said Sarina Wiegman about England struggling to maintain possession against Spain.
“ They did something different so you want to exploit the space that they leave in behind, but first you have to keep the ball.
“That is not easy. Something to take with us moving forward."
Sarina Wiegman assesses the result
20:30 , Mike JonesThe Lionesses manager gave her assessment of tonight’s match which she labelled ‘intense’.
Sarina Wiegman said: "A very intense game. Of course we know that they are very tight on the ball. I thought we did well. After half-time you saw that they had more of the ball but we saw a lot of the ball as well and we could have been a bit tighter and a bit more patient but you could see where we could harm them.
"A couple more times we would not have been offside, or if we'd played a bit quicker or switched the play quicker we could have harmed them even more.
"In the second half they started really quick. They did something different in pressing a bit higher and we struggled a bit to get out of the press and keep the ball. Of course then they brought [Claudia] Pina in and she was very secure with her shots."
More from Williamson
20:27 , Mike JonesThe England captain also added: "I think maybe the inconsistency throughout the campaign on the ball and defensively as well...something to work on, but we have the capability to do better.
"We know what we are capable of. The game changes constantly - we have to adapt a bit quicker. We have time to build and time to push ourselves before the start of the tournament.
"First half was a great display. For the most part, we looked and felt solid. It is just tweaks that need to be made.
"I think you saw some of the best of us in the previous game and then we were slightly off it today."
Reaction from Leah Williamson
20:24 , Mike JonesEngland captain Leah Williamson told ITV: "I think in the second half they pressed a bit higher and we struggled.
"We couldn't keep the ball as well as we did in the first half.
"We didn't have any real threat. Under that much pressure against the top sides, that's what happens.
"We just have to be better on the ball and find solutions quicker. [It was] a great lesson."
FT Spain 2-1 England
20:05 , Mike Jones
Full-time! Spain 2-1 England
20:03 , Mike Jones90+6 mins: The whistle goes to end a fascinating contest between the reigning World and European champions.
Spain are victorious and will be heading to the Nations League semi-finals. They also take some momentum and confidence into Euro 25 which England hope to defend.
Sarina Wiegman’s gameplan worked well in the first half but the Spaniard’s found a different level and substitute Claudia Pina was the difference.
Lots to think about for England but it’s a disappointing end to their Nations League campaign.
Spain 2-1 England
19:51 , Mike Jones90+3 mins: Spain are focused on controlling this match.
They win a free kick in a scoring position but decide to maintain possession and see out the match instead.
England are staring at defeat. A few minutes remain.
Spain 2-1 England
19:50 , Mike Jones90 mins: Six minutes of added time to play.
Spain 2-1 England
19:46 , Mike Jones89 mins: Time is ticking away from England here.
They have been pretty toothless in the second half and it’s been a frustrating watch for the fans.
Spain have been too good, too controlled in possession and too positive for them.
Lots to think about ahead of Euro 2025 for Sarina Wiegman and co.
Spain 2-1 England
19:42 , Mike Jones86 mins: England defend a Spain free kick but are pinned in their own final third again.
A scrambled clearance sends the ball back to hosts who slowly work it to their back line and look to build another attack.
Spain 2-1 England
19:39 , Mike Jones83 mins: Nearly!
It’s all Spain. Olga Carmona shrugs off a tackle and comes down the left wing.
She hangs a cross into the middle of the box and picks out Esther Gonzalez who nods an effort wide of the back post.
Spain 2-1 England
19:36 , Mike Jones80 mins: The corner is whipped into the penalty area by Lauren Hemp and drops onto the head of Missy Bo Kearns.
The ball deflectes towards the back post and Jess Carter throws herself at the ball only for Cata Coll to beat her to it.
Spain 2-1 England
19:35 , Mike Jones77 mins: England must find two goals from somewhere or else Spain are heading into the Nations League semi-finals.
Chloe Kelly drives up the right wing and wins a corner after trying to find Russo in the box.
Spain 2-1 England
19:34 , Mike Jones74 mins: England are throwing themselves into more physical tackles but Spain remain in control of this match.
The Lionesses need to find another gear.
GOAL! Spain 2-1 England (Claudia Pina, 70')
19:27 , Mike JonesWow!
Claudia Pina has spun this game on its head. The substitute has a second goal and this one is a corker.
England give the ball away inside their own half and it comes across to Pina.
She drifts inside of Chloe Kelly then smokes a shot from range past Hampton to put Spain into the lead!
Spain 1-1 England
19:25 , Mike Jones69 mins: Hampton is back on her feet and seems fine.
England have a free kick just inside Spain’s half and work the ball out to Chloe Kelly. She decides to go backwards and it comes back to the goalkeeper.
England’s build up play has been shockingly poor. They need to start firing at goal.
Spain 1-1 England
19:23 , Mike Jones67 mins: Now then. Hannah Hampton has gone down off the ball and the physios have been called for.
Sarina Wiegman calls her players over to issue more instructions. Dare we say this is a tactical injury rather than something more serious for the England No.1?
Spain 1-1 England
19:21 , Mike Jones66 mins: Spain win themselves a free kick in a dangerous area.
Claudia Pina and Alexia Putellas stand over the ball. It’s Pina who strikes the shot but Hannah Hampton gets in behind it.
She fumbles the ball but smothers it before any further danger.
Spain 1-1 England
19:20 , Mike Jones63 mins: Something needs to change for England now.
Spain have been playing with more purpose and desire. It’s evident that they want to go on and win this game.
England have offered little, and nothing at all in the second half, in terms of attacking threat but they need to find another goal now.
GOAL! Spain 1-1 England (Claudia Pina, 60')
19:17 , Mike JonesThis was coming!
Claudia Pina comes off the bench to equalise. England try to clear their lines but lose possession on the edge of their box.
The hosts slot it to Pina who dances wide of Carter and slots a fine effort past Hampton and into the far bottom corner.
Spain 0-1 England
19:15 , Mike Jones59 mins: Wiegman’s changes are like-for-like but Kelly perhaps offers more pace going forward than Mead.
England are still getting pinned deep in their own half.
Mariana Caldentey lets fly from range but smokes her effort high and wide.
Spain make a change now with Salma Paralluelo heading off and Claudia Pina coming on.
Spain 0-1 England
19:13 , Mike Jones57 mins: Here come some changes from Sarina Wiegman.
Chloe Kelly and Jess Carter are introduced to replace Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze.
That could be a game management tactic from the England coach with two of her best players sacrificed with the game still in the balance.
Spain 0-1 England
19:12 , Mike Jones54 mins: The pressure Spain are asserting on England is relentless.
The Lionesses can’t get the ball up the pitch without giving it back to the hosts.
Paralluelo weaves around Charles and lofts a cross into the box but it goes over everyone’s heads.
Spain 0-1 England
19:08 , Mike Jones51 mins: England need to sharpen up a bit at the back.
They’ve been slow to get back up to the pace of the game since the second half kicked off.
Sarina Wiegman is posed on the sidelines with her hands on her hips assessing the situation.
Spain 0-1 England
19:05 , Mike Jones48 mins: Close!
Spain have come out swinging in this half. Mariona Caldentey chips a pass into the middle and finds Alexia Putellas.
The midfielder brings the ball down and guides a shot wide of the nearest post.
Second half! Spain 0-1 England
19:02 , Mike JonesMissy Bo Kearns, England’s Under-23s captain, is making her senior debut having replaced Georgia Stanway at half-time.
This will be a big test for the Aston Villa midfielder.
From the kick off, Spain sweep out to the left wing and whip a cross into the box. It bounces through to Salma Paralluelo who turns it wide!
HT Spain 0-1 England
18:58 , Mike JonesAs things stand England have jumped up to first place in League A Group 3.
They are one point ahead of Spain but will drop below their hosts if they concede without scoring again.
The winner of this match will progress through to the Nations League semi-finals. Can the Lionesses hold on to their lead?
HT Spain 0-1 England
18:54 , Mike JonesCheck out Alessia Russo’s goal from the first half. Can she score again after the break?
What a finish from @alessiarusso7 👌 pic.twitter.com/IWDVhNU6gX
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) June 3, 2025
HT Spain 0-1 England
18:50 , Mike Jones
Half-time! Spain 0-1 England
18:46 , Mike Jones45+1 mins: Not a perfect half but a strong one for England who have found a way to get themselves in front in this crucial clash.
Spain have been the more aggressive times but have lacked a ruthless touch in the final third.
So far so good for England.
Spain 0-1 England
18:42 , Mike Jones42 mins: England have grown into the game.
They have a clear plan. Defend deep with plenty of bodies, get forward, hold up the ball and maintain control of possession.
Their plan has been made easier by Alessia Russo’s goal as the urgency to score has dropped.
Spain 0-1 England
18:39 , Mike Jones39 mins: An early cross from Lucy Bronze is fizzed across the box but doesn’t drop to a Lioness.
Instead there’s a shaky clearance from the hosts before a wayward pass sends the ball out for a goal kick.
Spain 0-1 England
18:37 , Mike Jones36 mins: Spain haven’t panicked since the goal and are playing in much the same way.
If anything there’s a bit more innovation inside the final third but at present they haven’t been able to create a properly good chance.
There’s been a few shots taken from range which have gone wide.
Spain 0-1 England
18:33 , Mike Jones33 mins: Nearly!
Parauello drives down the right side and cuts inside as she runs into trouble.
She manages to poke a pass through to Gonzalez who touches it to the left then whips a shot at goal from the edge of the box.
Hannah Hampton looks beaten as she leaps towards the ball but it sails just a few inches over the crossbar!
Spain 0-1 England
18:30 , Mike Jones30 mins: Close!
England win a free kick over on the right side of the pitch. Beth Mead curls a nice cross into the box and picks out Leah Williamson.
Her run is a good one but she can’t get the desired power on her headed and nudges it into the hands of Cata Coll.
Spain 0-1 England
18:27 , Mike Jones27 mins: As things stand England will jump ahead of Spain in the table and progress to the Nations League semi-finals.
A pass through to Charles, who is bombing down the left wing, gets the Lionesses up the pitch again. She lofts a cross into the hoping to find Russo but Spain defend it well and clear their lines.
Spain 0-1 England
18:26 , Mike Jones24 mins: Spain, and especially their fans, are growing ever frustrated by the decisions from the officials.
There is no VAR tonight and, having been aggrieved by the perceived foul on Paralluelo, the Spaniards are denied a penalty after the ball strikes Niamh Charles on the arm inside the England box.
GOAL! Spain 0-1 England (Alessia Russo, 22')
18:23 , Mike JonesEngland lead!
Niamh Charles and Salma Paralluelo collide on England’s left side and the Spaniard goes down.
The referee thinks that contact is minimal and lets play go on. The ball is slotted up the pitch and Alessia Russo makes the run in behind.
She collects the ball and drives into the box. Cata Coll comes out to close her down but Russo curls her shot underneath the goalkeeper and into the bottom corner!
Spain 0-0 England
18:21 , Mike Jones19 mins: Alexia Putellas receives the ball on the inside left channel. She spins on the edge of the box and takes a snapshot which gets blocked by the nearest defender.
That may, may be a good sign for England. Deciding to shoot from range could be a sign of frustration from the hosts.
Spain 0-0 England
18:17 , Mike Jones16 mins: Niamh Charles sticks with a back tracking Gonzalez before clipping the Spanish forward and knocking her to the ground.
These opening stages have predominantly seen Spain in possession.
England need some time on the ball.
Spain 0-0 England
18:14 , Mike Jones13 mins: Brave from Hampton!
England are sitting quite deep to deny Spain space between the defence and the goalkeeper.
Carmona lifts a cross into the box and it comes through to Paralluelo. She pokes it to Bonmati who threads a pass through for Gonzalez.
The forward looks to grab control of the ball but Hampton comes off her line and smothers it.
Spain 0-0 England
18:12 , Mike Jones10 mins: Spain tend to have more possession throughout their matches and England will have to suffer off the ball for long periods in this game.
Bonmati makes a run in behind the England defence as the ball is slipped over the top.
The offside flag goes up but the midfielder was onside according to television replays. Leah Williamson was caught hanging back again.
It hasn’t been the best of starts for the Lionesses captain.
Spain 0-0 England
18:07 , Mike Jones7 mins: Oh!
Leah Williamson is left with a one-on-one after a long ball comes up to Esther Gonzalez. The England captain is usually composed on the ball but underhits a pass and gifts a chance to the forward.
Gonzalez spies that Hampton is off her line and tries to chip the goalkeeper but forces her effort wide of the target.
Spain 0-0 England
18:06 , Mike Jones6 mins: England’s first real foray up the pitch sees them work the ball over to Lucy Bronze and Beth Mead on the right wing.
They look to weave past Olga Carmona but lose possession near the edge of the box.
Spain 0-0 England
18:04 , Mike Jones4 mins: Save!
Hannah Hampton keeps Spain at bay. Salma Paralluelo swings the set piece into the penalty area where it drops to Esther Gonzalez.
The forwards shoots on the turn and drills her effort at goal but Hampton sticks out a right hand and keeps the shot out.
The ball drops to Georgia Stanway who wastes no time in booting it back down the pitch.
Spain 0-0 England
18:03 , Mike Jones3 mins: A poor clearance from Leah Williamson gives the ball back to Spain on the edge of the box.
It’s played across to Aitana Bonmati who checks to the left and looks to shoot before a heavy touch takes the ball away from her.
Spain pile pressure on Lucy Bronze now in possession and win themselves a corner.
Kick off! Spain 0-0 England
18:01 , Mike JonesAlessia Russo wins her 50th cap for England tonight and will lead the line.
The Lionesses get the ball rolling in Spain and send it back to Hannah Hampton. She boots the ball long and targets Russo but the hosts recover the ball and fly down the left side.
Alex Greenwood intercepts the ball as it heads along the front edge of the box.
Spain vs England
17:55 , Mike JonesHere come the players.
Leah Williamson has the armband as usual and leads out the Lionesses.
England are at the home of the world champions and know they need to win tonight.
Kick off is up next...
Spain vs England
17:54 , Mike JonesEngland must win tonight to leap ahead of Spain in the Nations League table and progress to the next round of the tournament.
The players are waiting in the tunnel and are about to head out onto the pitch in Spain.
Wiegman's star player
17:45 , Mike JonesBeth Mead’s goal and assist against Portugal last time out took her tally of goal involvements with England under Sarina Wiegman to 50 (27 goals, 23 assists).
Since the start of 2022 she has 34 goal involvements in 34 appearances for the national team (19 goals, 15 assists).
England's hat-trick hero
17:40 , Mike JonesAggie Beever-Jones scored England’s 10th hat-trick under Sarina Wiegman last time out against Portugal, netting four goals in her last three appearances for the national team, after failing to score in her first three appearances.
Is Gonzalez the main threat for Spain?
17:35 , Mike JonesEsther González’s brace for Spain against Belgium last time out means she has now scored in each of her last five international appearances (7).
Indeed, she has five goals in five appearances in the Women’s Nations League.
The Spanish threat
17:30 , Mike JonesAmong nations England have faced more than once under Sarina Weigman, Spain are the team that average the most shots per game against the Lionesses (15.3).
La Roja have scored just twice in those four matches against England however.
Can England keep Spain quiet?
17:25 , Mike JonesSpain have scored 28 goals in their last seven games across all competitions, scoring 3+ goals in six of those games.
Indeed, in nine of their 13 games in the Women’s Nations League they have scored 3+ goals.
Struggles on the road
17:20 , Mike JonesEngland have failed to win each of their last three away games in all competitions (two draws, one loss).
They last went longer without victory on the road between September 2002 and October 2003 under Hope Powell (played eight, drew two, lost six).
Spain's hot streak
17:15 , Mike JonesSpain have won nine of their last 10 home games in all competitions (with one draw), since a 3-2 loss to Italy in the 2023-24 Women’s Nations League.
England's style of play is changing
17:10 , Mike JonesMore from Lucy Bronze who explained that England’s style of play is continuously changing.
“We’re one of the most adaptive teams in the world,” she said,
“We’ve got the style where we can possess the ball, we can counter-attack, we can play in behind, we’ve got fast players, we’ve got technical players, we’ve got strong players.
“It’s something that we’ve been working on for a number of years. We’re growing as a team. It’s something we speak about a lot as an England team – how we can adapt in games and how we can change against different teams.”
Lucy Bronze on the Nations League
17:05 , Mike JonesEngland’s experienced right-back spoke about the Nations League and how difficult it is to compete.
Lucy Bronze said: “The Nations League is such a difficult competition but one that’s really exciting. Throughout the season, different teams are in different form and missing players at different times and coming back.
“We were so disappointed with the first edition of the Nations League – it made us drop into that second seed which has been so difficult to get back out. For us, it’s definitely a big goal of ours. It’s another chance of silverware.”
England team changes
17:00 , Mike JonesSarina Wiegman makes four changes to the England line-up that faced Portugal on Friday.
In defence, Jess Carter and Esme Morgan drop out with Alex Greenwood and Niamh Charles replacing them.
Grace Clinton is suspended so Georgia Stanway comes back into midfield while Alessia Russo replaces Aggie Beever-Jones up top.
When is Spain vs England?
16:55 , Mike JonesSpain vs England is due to kick off at 6pm BST on Tuesday 3 June at the RCDE Stadium near Barcelona.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the Nations League match live on ITV1, with coverage on the channel from 5.30pm BST. A livestream will be available via ITVX.
Mary Earps’ shock retirement is the start of a much-needed new era for the Lionesses
16:50 , Adam Millington“A new era and a new England team,” wrote Mary Earps. That phrase, perhaps as well as anything else, sums up her retirement from international football.
The new era begins later this week when England embark on their latest round of Nations League fixtures, but what matters is the European Championships – and Earps won’t be there.
Hannah Hampton, instead, is now England’s number one. Not one of the stars of England’s triumph just three years ago, but Sarina Wiegman’s new favourite.
Mary Earps’ shock retirement is the start of a much-needed new era for the Lionesses
Lionesses team to face Spain
16:48 , Mike JonesEngland XI: Hampton; Bronze, Williamson, Greenwood, Charles; Walsh, Stanway; Mead, Park, Hemp; Russo
Here we go #Lionesses! 👊 pic.twitter.com/CU0FDjc3sP
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) June 3, 2025
England vs the world champions
16:45 , Mike JonesEngland won just one of their first 18 meetings with the reigning world champions between 1997 and 2020 (four draws, 13 defeats).
Since then they have won their last two: 2-1 vs USA in October 2022 and 1-0 vs Spain in February 2025.
The Lionesses have, however, lost all five of their away games to the world champions by an aggregate score of 1-20.
Home advantage
16:40 , Mike JonesSpain are unbeaten at home to England in all competitions (one win, three draws).
They last hosted the Lionesses in June 2010 which ended in a 2-2 draw in a World Cup qualifier.
However, they did surrender a 2-0 lead in that match.
England vs Spain
16:35 , Mike JonesEngland beat Spain 1-0 at home in this season’s Women’s Nations League.
They last won back-to-back games against the Spaniards between 2016 and 2019 (three in a row).
The USA in 2019 were the last nation to beat Spain twice in the same calendar year.
Wiegman on preparing for the Euros
16:30 , Mike Jones“We’re just playing a game again and we want to win that game,” replied Sarina Wiegman when asked if tonight’s match was good preparation for England’s European Championship defence.
She continued: “Also, that’s preparation for the Euros. In the short term, we’re trying to win that game and a little longer term, it’s preparation for the Euros which, of course, is the bigger picture.”
Spain vs England early team news
16:23 , Mike JonesLaia Codina withdrew from the Spain squad before they assembled for these fixtures, but the group appears to have no other issues after the Belgium win.
Grace Clinton is suspended for England, though Sarina Wiegman has confirmed that all of her squad are fit to feature otherwise.
The England boss is also optimistic that Lauren James will be an option at the Euros having missed out on the group for these fixtures due to injury. Alessia Russo may displace Aggie Beever-Jones up front despite the Chelsea forward’s hat-trick on Friday night.
What is Wiegman expecting tonight?
16:17 , Mike JonesSarina Wiegman is expecting a different match against world champions Spain than her team experienced last Friday against Portugal.
The Lionesses romped to a 6-0 victory last time out but Wiegman expects a tougher test.
“In February, we had a tie against Portugal and a win against Spain. In April, we had a good performance against Belgium then not a good performance in the second one. I think Spain is a totally different game than we had on Friday,” said the Lionesses coach.
“We are aware that Spain is different – it’s the highest level we can imagine so we have to have a good start again. We’re going out there to play the best performance and to take another step in our style of play and our development and have a good gameplan.
“I think our squad is strong enough that we can have a good performance against a top, top team but I think we’re a good team too and we’re going to do everything to win that game.”
Sarina Wiegman assesses her squad
16:10 , Mike JonesThe Lionesses boss spoke about how her squad are feeling ahead of tonight’s Nations League match and ahead of this summer’s European Championship.
She said: “I’m happy because we’re all training and everyone came through fit, so we have everyone available and everyone can start.
“We have some decisions to make and that’s very nice. Some players are coming from injuries and not having played many minutes that we have to think about that but also, we have to see how the game goes and how intense it is.
“There are a couple of players that we are aware of that we have to take care of them too and not take too much risk.”
How Nations League Group A3 stands
16:05 , Harry Latham-CoyleBack to tonight, then, and a reminder of the standings in Nations League Group A3. Only the group winner will progress to the finals later this year, with the bottom side relegated and the second-from-bottom finisher facing relegation play-offs.
Spain top the group on 12 points and will remain there unless they are beaten by England tonight, with the Lionesses two points behind the group toppers. Portugal have four points, one more than Belgium - those two meet in lovely Madeira this evening in a crunch clash.
England’s Euro 2025 squad: Who’s on the plane and who’s got work to do?
15:50 , Harry Latham-CoyleWhat could England’s squad for the Euros look like? Jamie Braidwood has stepped into Sarina Wiegman’s shoes and assessed the contenders, from the dead certs to the outside bets.
England’s Euro 2025 squad: Who’s on the plane and who’s got work to do?
Sarina Wiegman ‘pretty close’ to knowing Euro 2025 squad as Lionesses selection looms
15:40 , Harry Latham-CoyleEngland boss Sarina Wiegman has revealed she is "pretty close" to knowing her squad for the upcoming European Championship.
The Lionesses face Spain in their final Nations League fixture tonight, with a spot in the competition's finals up for grabs.
Later in the week Wiegman announces her team for the Euros, with England defending their title as the competition begins in Switzerland on 2 July.
Sarina Wiegman ‘pretty close’ to knowing Euro 2025 squad as Lionesses selection looms
When does Sarina Wiegman name her Euro 2025 squad?
15:25 , Harry Latham-CoyleThis is the week, then, for England’s Euro 2025 hopeful - Sarina Wiegman will confirm the Lionesses squad for the defence of their crown on Thursday to begin their preparations in earnest for the trip to Switzerland this summer.
Beever-Jones hails ‘incredible’ first Wembley start following England hat-trick
15:10 , Harry Latham-CoyleForward Aggie Beever-Jones agreed it was an “incredible” first Wembley start for England after she netted a hat-trick in the Lionesses’ 6-0 Nations League rout over Portugal.
The 21-year-old became just the third woman – and second Lioness after Beth Mead – to score three times at Wembley.
Beever-Jones hails ‘incredible’ first Wembley start following England hat-trick
Aggie Beever-Jones takes chance to lead breakout night for England’s next generation
15:00 , Harry Latham-CoyleEngland were really very good on Friday night at Wembley - with Aggie Beever-Jones to the fore. Jamie Braidwood was there and liked what he saw from the Chelsea striker, taking her chance in the absence of Alessia Russo.
Aggie Beever-Jones takes chance to lead England’s next generation
Spain vs England
10:38 , Harry Latham-CoyleSpain and England are set to renew hostilities in a Nations League group decider in Barcelona. A brilliant thrashing of Portugal kept the Lionesses’ hopes of qualifying for the tournament finals alive but they will have to win away from home to usurp their opponents and book their spot - but with a Euro 2025 squad set to be named this week by Sarina Wiegman, those in the England ranks have every reason to impress.
Kick off is at 6pm BST.
