Spain vs England live: Latest team news and updates as Lionesses face must-win Nations League decider
England and Spain resume their rivalry as the pair battle for a place in the Nations League finals.
A meeting of European and world champions will settle top spot in Group A3, with the Lionesses needing to beat their hosts in Barcelona to usurp them. Sarina Wiegman 's side kept their hope alive with an uber-impressive performance in a 6-0 win against Portugal, though Spain also looked in fine form in their penultimate group game as Belgium were blown away.
For those involved, this marks a final audition before squads are confirmed for Euro 2025. Wiegman will confirm her travelling party for England's defence of their crown on Thursday and admitted this week that she was already 'pretty close' to knowing her selection. Can anyone force a late rethink with a standout performance in Barcelona to help England keep their Nations League trophy hopes alive?
Beever-Jones hails 'incredible' first Wembley start following England hat-trick
Forward 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
Beever-Jones scored a 30-minute first-half hat-trick.
Harry Latham-Coyle3 June 2025 15:10
Aggie Beever-Jones takes chance to lead breakout night for England's next generation
England 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
England 6-0 Portugal: Beever-Jones scores a first-half hat-trick as Sarina Wiegman's side delivers a confidence-boosting performance at home
Harry Latham-Coyle3 June 2025 15:00
Spain vs England
Spain 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.
Harry Latham-Coyle3 June 2025 10:38
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