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 secured a valuable 3-1 victory over Greece in a Women's World Cup qualifying play-off, with the win coming at the expense of runners-up Spain in their qualification group. The match took place in Crete on Friday, with the winner of the tie progressing to face either Ukraine or Slovakia in the next round. The match featured notable performances from Manchester United's Maya le Tissier, who scored her first international goal, and 18-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson, who made her England debut.
Despite the win, manager Sarina Wiegman expressed frustration at not keeping a clean sheet, as Greece had several chances to equalize. Wiegman acknowledged the team's vulnerability defensively, noting that they will need to demonstrate a better performance in the second leg against Greece on Tuesday.
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