Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win?
England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?
England's women's national team secured a 3-1 victory over Greece during a Women's World Cup play-off qualifier in Crete, setting the stage for a crucial second leg match in Leicester. New signing Maya le Tissier made her international debut and scored a goal, while veteran Lucy Bronze was rested due to a minor injury. Despite the win, England's defensive lapses allowed Greece to score two goals, leaving the team with a clean sheet to defend in the return match.
Manager Sarina Wiegman emphasized the importance of playing well, not just winning, and is considering various options for the position of central attack midfielder.
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