England beat Iceland to stay perfect in Women's World Cup qualifying
Spain forward Edna Imade netted twice as the reigning world champions routed Ukraine on Saturday in Cordoba (JORGE GUERRERO) Alessia Russo scored the only goal to earn England a 1-0 victory in Iceland on Saturday and a fourth win in as many 2027 Women's World Cup qualifying games. The Arsenal striker picked out the far corner with a precise low shot midway through the first half in Reykjavik after an excellent burst from Lauren Hemp, who supplied the pass for Russo. The Lionesses were also indebted to goalkeeper Hannah Hampton for three crucial saves in the second half, which preserved England's 100 percent record and kept them three points clear of Spain.
Two-time European champions England moved above Spain in Group A3 earlier in the week after beating the World Cup holders 1-0 at Wembley. Only the top team progresses automatically to the tournament in Brazil next year. "The most important thing is that we have played four and have 12 points.
No game is easy, we don't take anything for granted and we're in a really good position," England boss Sarina Wiegman told ITV. "We know how good Spain are, and Ukraine too. "I am happy with six points (from this week's two fixtures).
The players go back to very important games with their clubs and then we go again in June. " - Spain cruise as France held - Edna Imade netted two headers as Spain crushed Ukraine 5-0 in Cordoba. Spain roared into an immediate lead through Bayern Munich striker Imade.
She powered home a fine header from Lucia Corrales's cross before 90 seconds had passed. Spain were without injured three-time Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati, but her Barcelona team-mate Alexia Putellas ran the show from midfield. The visitors almost levelled before the break when Olha Ovdiychuk fired against the post.