England have got revenge on Spain for their FIFA Women’s World Cup final defeat by beating them 1-0 in a UEFA Women’s Nations League match at Wembley this evening.Jess Park netted the game’s

In the 23rd minute England registered their first real chance and James was the instigator, getting the better of Ona Batlle deep into England’s half before releasing Niamh Charles on the left. The full-back was taken down by the Spain captain, Irene Paredes, and James stung the hands of goalkeeper Cata Coll from the resulting free-kick.

The Lionesses have never lost at home to Spain, winning five of their eight encounters. The most recent of those wins, though, was nearly three years ago, when a late Ella Toone equaliser and extra-time Georgia Stanway winner put England into the semi-finals of Euro 2022. England would go on to win the tournament.