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A look at the last five meetings between Euro 2025 finalists England and Spain
Here, the PA news agency goes through the last five meetings between the two sides. England maintained their unbeaten run under Sarina Wiegman with a goalless draw with Spain at Carrow Road. The Lionesses' wait for a first Arnold Clark Cup win went on after they hit a post through substitute Lauren Hemp while Jordan Nobbs and all-time top scorer Ellen White were also denied. England booked their place in the semi-finals of the European Women's Championship after coming from behind to beat the pre-tournament favourites in extra time in Brighton. Ella Toone stepped off the bench and volleyed in the equaliser in the 84th minute after Esther Gonzalez gave Spain the lead but they continued to probe for a winner before extra time. England managed to shift the momentum in extra time and made the pressure count just six minutes into the additional 30 courtesy of Georgia Stanway's screamer which lifted the roof off the Amex Stadium. The Lionesses secured a semi-final clash with Sweden and went on to win the tournament. In the biggest meeting in the history of the two sides, Spain broke England hearts the last time the two teams played in a final at the 2023 World Cup in Australia. Spain's Olga Carmona slotted the all-important winner past goalkeeper Mary Earps in the first half after Lucy Bronze had given away possession in midfield. Spain had a chance to double their advantage after Keira Walsh handled inside the area but Earps saved Jennifer Hermoso's penalty with 20 minutes to go of the contest in a timely boost for England. England piled on the pressure late on but were unable to find the equaliser and England will be looking to gain revenge in another final this time around. England avenged their World Cup final defeat 18 months later with a 1-0 victory at Wembley Stadium. It was the first time the two teams had met since Spain beat England in the 2023 Women's World Cup final and Jess Park struck in the first half after she put in the rebound from Alessia Russo's initial strike. Spain had chances through Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati, Claudia Pina and Lucia Garcia but England held firm to deliver their revenge. The two sides met just over a month ago as Claudia Pina's brace helped Spain come from behind to earn a 2-1 win over England in Barcelona and deny them a place in the Nations League finals. Spain were dominant throughout the early stages but Russo gave England a lead against the run of play when she latched onto Walsh's pass and slotted beyond Cata Coll. England were on course for the finals until Pina was introduced and she made her mark with an equaliser just two minutes after coming on. The 23-year-old Barcelona striker then completed the turnaround 10 minutes later with a sensational strike from 25 yards which handed Spain a deserved win which will be fresh in the mind when the teams line up on Sunday evening.
Metro
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Harvey Elliott raises doubt over Liverpool future after West Ham approach
Harvey Elliott admits he is open to leaving Liverpool after receiving interest from West Ham. The 22-year-old made 31 appearances for the Premier League champions last season but started just six games in all competitions. However, Elliott was one of England's standout performers at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship last month as Lee Carsley's side beat Germany in the final to retain the trophy. Elliott was crowned UEFA's official Player of the Tournament after scoring five goals in the competition from midfield. Meanwhile, West Ham have been in talks with Liverpool this month to discuss a deal for Elliott before the start of the new Premier League campaign. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. And Elliott, who has linked back up with Liverpool's squad for their pre-season tour to Hong Kong and Japan, has suggested he needs to secure more playing time in order to be in contention for a place in England's World Cup squad next year. 'Look, if I had it my way, I'd be here for the rest of my career, it's as simple as that, I love everything about the club,' Elliott told The Anfield Wrap in Hong Kong. More Trending 'But at the same time I kind of need to be selfish with myself and see what's best for me. 'I have big ambitions. I want to go to the World Cup. I want to keep being successful as a player. 'I think it's still something I need to review. I need to have a talk with everyone, really and review the situation because we've had many new players come in, so whether it blocks the path for me I'm not sure, it's something I need to decide and have a look at. 'My main focus is here now. At the moment I'm here for the season, as far as I'm aware, unless if anything changes, we have a busy pre-season, it's non-stop, I need to make sure I'm focus on that and just be ready for everything.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: What is Viktor Gyokeres' goal celebration all about? MORE: Rivaldo warns Marcus Rashford he isn't taking Barcelona star's first-team spot MORE: Ajax respond to £34m Chelsea bid to sign Jorrel Hato
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Lord's to host three England Tests in 2026
Lord's will hosts three England Tests next summer - its first women's Test and men's matches against New Zealand and first men's Test against Pakistan at Headingley in August will be the only Test played north of men begin their summer at Lord's on 4 June with the first of three Tests against New play five T20s and three one-day internationals against India in July, followed by a three-Test series against Pakistan before T20s and ODIs against Sri Lanka in second and third men's Tests and the first two India T20s will clash with the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in England. England's women warm up for that tournament with three ODIs and five T20s against New Zealand, followed by three more T20s against landmark women's Test at Lord's, which was announced last year and was a recommendation of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) report in 2023, will be a four-day affair starting on 10 July. It will be England's first home women's Test since the 2023 the men's Test series being played from 19 August, The Hundred will move forward a week from its position in 2025 to avoid a the Hundred, England's women play three ODIs against Ireland in September. Including the World Cup, England women will play a minimum of 18 matches at home next first match of the summer on 10 May at Chester-le-Street and a World Cup fixture at Leeds are the only occasions they play north of of the Ashes Tests in 2027 will be played in the north, a decision questioned by Yorkshire chief executive Sanjay Patel this month. Old Trafford will host a Test in early 2027 before the Oval will host the last of those matches as it takes the final white-ball match of the summer, rather than its traditional concluding last Test of the summer will be played at Edgbaston from 9 September. England 2026 fixtures in full All times BSTEngland women v New Zealand10 May: First ODI, Durham, 11:0013 May: Second ODI, Northampton, 13:0016 May: Third ODI, Cardiff, 11:0020 May: First T20, Derby, 18:3023 May: Second T20, Canterbury, 14:3025 May: Third T20, Hove, TBCEngland women v India28 May: First T20, Chelmsford, 18:3030 May: Second T20, Bristol, TBC2 June: Third T20, Taunton, 18:3010 July: One-off Test, Lord's 11:00England women v Ireland1 September: First ODI, Leicester, 13:00 3 September: Second ODI, Derby 13:006 September: Third ODI, Worcester, 11:00England men v New Zealand4 June: First Test, Lord's, 11:0017 June: Second Test, Kia Oval 11:0025 June: Third Test, Nottingham, 11:00England men v India1 July: First T20, Chester-le-Street, 18:304 July: Second T20, Manchester, 14:307 July: Third T20, Nottingham, 18:309 July: Fourth T20, Bristol, 18:3011 July: Fifth T20, Southampton, 18:3014 July: First ODI, Birmingham, 13:0016 July: Second ODI, Cardiff, 13:0019 July: Third ODI, Lord's, 11:00England men v Pakistan19 August: First Test, Leeds, 11:0027 August: Second Test, Lord's, 11:009 September: Third Test, Birmingham, 11:00England men v Sri Lanka15 September: First T20, Southampton, 18:3017 September: Second T20, Cardiff, 18:3019 September: Third T20, Manchester, TBC22 September: First ODI, Chester-le-Street, 12:3024 September: Second ODI, Leeds, 12:3027 September: Third ODI, Kia Oval, 10:30
