Lionesses seek to tame Spain again and show they are ready to conquer the world
England are upbeat going into the toughest fixture in international football but the hosts’ threat will be amplified by the returning Bonmatí The equation sounds simple: avoid defeat on Friday and England will qualify automatically for the Women’s World Cup. The reality of the task ahead is far more complicated. Fac…
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