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Daily Mail
28 minutes ago
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- Daily Mail
Aggie Beever-Jones bagged a hat-trick in England's win over Portugal Friday - and she is 33/1 to score two or more goals against Spain on Tuesday
England were dominant en route to a win over Portugal in the Women's UEFA Nations League on Friday with Sarina Wiegman's side earning a 6-0 win at Wembley. The Lionesses return to Women's Nations League action on Tuesday, travelling to World Cup winners Spain in the sixth and final match day. Despite their huge win on Friday, England enter their fixture against Spain as 9/2 outsiders, while Spain are odds-on favourites at 1/2. For those anticipating a draw, that is the second best-backed in the Full-time Result market at 3/1. In addition to the head-to-head odds, read on as we look at the Multi Scorers market for this contest. Aggie Beever-Jones is the shortest-priced player for the Lionesses to score a brace - with the talented forward priced at 33/1. Beever-Jones was clinical in England's 6-0 win over Portugal, scoring a hat-trick inside the opening 33 minutes of the game. Alessia Russo can also be backed at 33/1. Russo has scored 20 goals across the Women's Nations League and Women's Super League to date this season. Meanwhile, if you're tipping a Spanish player to score multiple goals, Esther Gonzalez is a 11/1 favourite to score 2+ goals. Sky Bet odds for Spain vs England: Spain 1/2 England 9/2 Draw 3/1 Sky Bet odds in Multi Scorers market for Spain vs England: Esther Gonzalez to score 2+ goals - 11/1 Aggie Beever-Jones to score 2+ goals - 33/1 Alessia Russo - 33/1
BBC News
6 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
England one of world's most adaptive teams
England's flexibility in their approach to games will stand them in good stead when they take on world champions Spain on Tuesday (18:00 BST), says Lucy for the Lionesses will see them finish top of their Women's Nations League group and book their place in the Spain, who lead Group A3 by two points from England, only need to avoid defeat at Espanyol's RCDE Stadium in Barcelona to finish top."We know how to beat Spain and they know how to beat us. It's two top teams going head-to-head," said right-back Bronze."We are probably one of the most adaptive teams in the world and have a style where we can possess the ball, can counter-attack and play in behind. "We have fast players and technical players. It's something we have been working on for a number of years."You have to turn up for every moment because so many teams are capable of so many different things. "We are growing as a team and it's something we speak about a lot, how we can adapt in games and change things against different teams." Wiegman 'pretty close' to deciding Euros squad Spain beat England 1-0 in the 2023 World Cup final, but England reversed that scoreline to win the last match between the sides, at Wembley in they go into Tuesday's game with good momentum after an impressive display in their 6-0 win over Portugal on Beever-Jones caught the eye with her hat-trick but will face competition for a starting place with Arsenal striker Alessia Russo returning from injury. Manager Sarina Wiegman has a strong squad to choose from with Ella Toone also back from injury, as well as Georgia Stanway, Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood continuing their returns to full United midfielder Grace Clinton will miss out through suspension."There are top players coming back and doing well this season. Both teams are in similar positions going into the [Euros]," said Bronze, referring to Euro 2025, which kicks off on 2 July in Switzerland."You are looking at maybe England, Spain, Germany and France – there are probably a handful of teams who are in the same position. "But we saw in the last Euros and in the World Cup that there were close games to reach the final. We can outperform any team but equally so can those other teams."It is the last match before Wiegman names her 23-player squad for the Euros on Thursday, 5 June and she admits she is "pretty close" to making a decision."You still want to go to the game [on Tuesday] and make the final decisions but we are pretty close," said Wiegman."Of course that's hard, because you come close to squad selection and at the same time, we're just playing a game again."Short-term, we're trying to win that game, and a little longer-term, it's preparation for the Euros, which, of course, is the bigger picture." Head here to get involved
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
NI 'have to bounce back' against Bosnia
Northern Ireland midfielder Joely Andrews said that her side "have to bounce back" against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Tuesday after their disappointing Women's Nations League defeat against Seaview on Friday night Tanya Oxtoby's side suffered a 4-0 loss against Poland, who secured automatic promotion to League A with the win in north are second in the group and will secure that spot and a place in the promotion play-offs if they avoid defeat in Zenica on Tuesday, which Andrews says has to be their aim."If we finish a place higher in this group [NI finished third in their previous Nations League campaign] it will be progress," she said."We are looking for a good performance and ultimately to get three points on Tuesday."Us and Bosnia know each other inside out, we've played each other a few times so it will be tough, but we need to be hard to break down but good on the ball and create chances."The Hearts midfielder added that while Friday night's defeat at Seaview "hurt", their spirited end to the game when they almost scored a consolation goal will give them confidence as they move onto Tuesday's crucial game."We weren't good enough in the first half and there were bits of the game plan we didn't execute but as players we take responsibility for that," she continued."The positive thing is in the second half we got a bit more control and we could create some more chances."
The Guardian
3 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
Women's Nations League: Wales and Scotland both relegated after defeats
Wales and Scotland both had their likely relegations confirmed while the Republic of Ireland enjoyed a late winner on a dramatic night of Women's Nations League action. Wales lost 1-0 away to Denmark in controversial fashion in Group A4. Rhian Wilkinson's team had realistically required victory in Odense to avoid being sent down to League B but Pernille Harder's 48th-minute strike consigned them to a third defeat of the campaign and bottom spot. It could have been a different story had Jess Fishlock's first-half effort been awarded, with her follow-up shot seemingly crossing the line but not given by the officials and with no VAR in operation, Wales went down narrowly. A 2-1 home loss to Denmark in April put Wales on the verge of relegation from the top tier and they got off to a poor start with defender Mayzee Davies forced off after only six minutes. The 18-year-old sustained a knee issue which could put in doubt her participation in this summer's European Championship. The Welsh did regroup and a moment of controversy occurred midway through the half when Ceri Holland was denied by Maja Bay Østergaard and Fishlock sent an effort towards goal, but Stine Ballisager got back to clear. Replays later appeared to show the ball had crossed the line, but it remained goalless at the break after Amalie Vangsgaard squandered a fine opportunity for Denmark and Harder was twice thwarted in quick succession. It would not take Harder long after half-time to break the deadlock, though, as the Danish forward slotted home in the 48th minute. Wales had chances but relegation to League B was confirmed. Melissa Andreatta began her tenure as Scotland head coach with a 1-0 defeat by Austria which confirmed their relegation and meant they are without a point from their five games to date. The lacklustre home side were fortunate to go into the interval level at Hampden Park with goalkeeper Lee Gibson in fine form. However, the more dominant visitors broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute of the Group A1 clash when ever-dangerous attacker Julia Hickelsberger glanced in a header from a corner. Scotland picked up later in the second half but ended the game still bottom of the tabl. Their final fixture of the campaign comes against the Netherlands on Tuesday for their final fixture, which will also be the final international outing of their captain Rachel Corsie, who came on as a substitute on Friday. Barcelona star Ewa Pajor scored twice within the opening nine minutes as Poland romped to a 4-0 Group B1 win over Northern Ireland in Belfast. Pajor celebrated her 100th senior international cap with a quickfire double at Seaview before Paulina Tomasiak and Adriana Achcinska put the game beyond Tanya Oxtoby's side, who travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday needing a point to finish second behind the Euro 2025-bound Poles. Sign up to Moving the Goalposts No topic is too small or too big for us to cover as we deliver a twice-weekly roundup of the wonderful world of women's football after newsletter promotion The hosts enjoyed a huge escape inside the opening 60 seconds when Pajor lobbed advancing goalkeeper Jackie Burns and saw her attempt bounce over the bar and on to the roof of the vacant net. However, the respite proved temporary and Pajor gave Poland a fifth-minute lead and then doubled her tally four minutes later after catching the keeper in possession. Paulina Tomasiak made is 3-0 before Adriana Achcinska added a fourth shortly after the restart. Northern Ireland finished strongly with Rebecca Holloway and Rebecca McKenna both going close to a consolation goal before substitute Emily Wilson hit the bar at the death. Substitute Emily Murphy's first senior international goal handed the Republic of Ireland a 2-1 comeback victory in Turkey to secure second spot in Group B2. Murphy's 89th-minute winner, which came after Busem Seker's own goal had cancelled out Kader Hancar's opener at the Esenler Stadium, sent Ireland into Tuesday night's home clash with group leaders Slovenia just three points adrift.
Reuters
3 days ago
- General
- Reuters
Beever-Jones scores hat-trick in England's 6-0 Nations League rout of Portugal
LONDON, May 30 (Reuters) - Aggie Beever-Jones scored a stunning first-half hat-trick as England were ruthless hosts in a 6-0 thrashing of Portugal on Friday at Wembley in their penultimate game of the Women's Nations League group stage. Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead and Chloe Kelly also scored to keep England second in Group 3 of League A with 10 points, behind World Cup winners Spain, who have 12 points after their 5-1 win over Belgium earlier on Friday. Sarina Wiegman's team shrugged off any lingering effects from a tumultuous week that saw goalkeeper Mary Earps' shock international retirement announcement, and were on the front foot from the opening whistle, scoring five goals before the game was 30 minutes old. The 21-year-old Beever-Jones struck her first in the third minute, slotting home from a sharp angle, and Bronze headed home less than 90 seconds later. Lauren Hemp beat a defender to put a cross into the box that led to Bronze heading in after Mead's shot was blocked. With the floodgates opened, England attacked in waves and Beever-Jones completed her hat-trick with goals in the 26th and 33rd minutes, while Mead scored in the 29th and Kelly got on the score sheet in the 62nd. England will be looking for a victory over Spain on Tuesday in Barcelona to secure a spot in the Nations League knockout finals. In other League A matches on Friday, Germany defeated the Netherlands 4-0, Denmark beat Wales 1-0, and Norway and Iceland drew 1-1.
