00:00England Lionesses took a decisive step towards World Cup qualification with a commanding victory over Spain at Wembley.
00:09The result puts them firmly top of the group with a perfect record so far.
00:15England set the tone early as Lauren Hemp bundled the ball over the line after impressive improvisation from Alessia Russo,
00:23giving the hosts immediate momentum.
00:26The winger later came close to doubling the lead after being set up by Lucy Bronze.
00:33The early breakthrough shaped the contest of the match with England executing a pretty disciplined first half plan that restricted
00:42Spain's attacking rhythm.
00:43Despite dominating possession, the visitors struggled to seriously test goalkeeper Hannah Hampton with Irene Paredes and on a battle unable
00:55to convert half chances.
00:58With automatic qualification only reserved for the group winners, the intensity rose after the break.
01:07England created several openings through Lauren James, Alicia Russo and Lucia Kendall, but none of them were taken.
01:16Spain responded with efforts themselves from Olga Camona and Vicky Lopez that struck the woodwork.
01:24Late pressure from Spain saw Edna Imade miss from close range before being denied by Hampton's sharp save later on
01:34as well.
01:35The win ensured England remains unbeaten after three matches sitting top on nine points ahead of a crucial away clash
01:43in June.
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