England's win over Spain proves small details, like set pieces, make all the difference

Fine margins separated European champions England and world champions Spain on Tuesday at Wembley.Three minutes into the match, Alex Greenwood aimed an outswinging left-footed corner towards Lucy Bronze and Alessia Russo at the far post. Somehow, Russo, surrounded by four Spanish players, scooped the ball goalwards for Lauren Hemp to flick over the line. The opener, and eventual winner — the Lionesses’ fastest ever goal at the venue — put England in a commanding position as they top their Nations League group with only first place qualifying automatically for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.Advertisement