Hemp leads England past Spain to boost Women’s World Cup qualifying hopes

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World Cup qualifier: England 1-0 Spain (Hemp 3’)Lionesses win sides’ first meeting since Euros finalEngland gave their chances of ­automatic qualification for 2027’s Women’s World Cup a ­tremendous boost as they beat the world ­champions Spain at Wembley to continue their perfect record in qualifying so far.In a closely fought game in which both teams missed some ­gilt-edged opportunities, the sides were ­ultimately separated by two moments where the ball bounced extremely close to the line; one where it did cross the goalline and another where it did not. Continue reading...