Do Lionesses lack ruthlessness in front of goal?

England's women's national football team secured a 3-1 victory over Greece in the first leg of their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off, but manager Sarina Wiegman cautions that the team's performance may not have been as dominant as it appears. The Lionesses dominated possession with 74%, yet only managed three goals from 26 shots, while conceding in the second half.

Greece also had a powerful strike that hit the bar. Head coach Wiegman has expressed a desire for more ruthlessness in front of goal ahead of the second leg in Leicester, citing the need to capitalize on scoring opportunities. England's goal-scoring issues have been a persistent concern since 2023, when they finished second at the World Cup.

Despite performing well in qualifying matches, England has yet to win convincingly, losing to Brazil and Spain in games they trailed in. Manager Wiegman believes the solution lies in improved movement, creativity, and connection between players in the box, as well as utilising the team's diverse skill set more effectively.