England 1-0 Spain: ‘A proper English performance’ secures Nations League win
Goalscorer Park was one of many England players who will have come off the pitch brimming with confidence.
Lauren James was exceptional out wide, Millie Bright unbeatable in defence and Lucy Bronze was tireless in dealing with Spain forward Salma Paralluelo.
It was a performance which encapsulated the best of England and was the perfect response to Friday’s underwhelming 1-1 draw with Portugal.
“After the last game, we wanted to be even more connected. We spoke about just being proper English tonight,” said Bright.
“I mean that fight and that desire to defend for each other, to work hard for each other and to be hard to beat. It’s so important to be hard to beat.”
Wiegman agreed it felt like “a proper English” performance and highlighted the “fight and togetherness” to compete with Spain.
“It was an absolute team performance and we fought for every yard,” she added.
“I think the fight and the togetherness is the most important thing and it always starts with that. Of course it gives a boost when you win.”
England’s players celebrated on the pitch afterwards, Bright dancing with team-mate Chloe Kelly, while Bronze fist-pumped towards the stands.
They were applauded heavily at half-time and again when the final whistle went, while Spain’s players stood looking dejected in the centre of the pitch.
It was only the second match of the Nations League campaign and this result does not impact things heavily yet but it is a significant boost to England’s Euro 2025 preparations.
