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England defeated Spain at Wembley as Jess Park’s goal secured victory for the Lionesses in the rematch of the Women’s World Cup final.

Park’s finish from close range, following Alessia Russo’s turn and dribble into the box, secured England their best victory in almost 18 months and will give Sarina Wiegman’s side hope ahead of this summer’s European Championships.

World champions Spain had plenty of chances at Wembley, with Lucia Garcia hitting the crossbar early in the game and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton having to make a string of important saves in the second half.

But England survived waves of pressure to close out victory. England drew their opening Nations League match in Portugal but victory against Spain, who defeated Belgium on Friday, is a boost to their chances of reaching the finals.

The two sides of a ‘proper English’ performance as Lionesses defeat Spain

Sarina Wiegman said England were not playing to “beat the critics” but a victory over world champions Spain will go a long way to restore belief in the Lionesses ahead of the European Championships this summer. It was a 1-0 in Sydney that won Spain their first Women’s World Cup a little over 18 months ago. At Wembley, England earned a little revenge with another 1-0 win in their first meeting since, but more importantly for them was the significance this brings for the future. The European champions can hold their heads up high again after beating the world’s champions.

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Wiegman: "We fought for every yard."

Wiegman also highlighted her side’s fighting spirit in their nervy win over Spain.

She said: “I’m really happy with the win. It was an absolute team performance and we fought for every yard. A very intense game and we had some very good moments in the game.

“I think the fight and the togetherness is the most important thing and it always starts with that. It helps to improve your game.

“Of course it gives a boost when you win then. At the same time you want to see improvements and that is what I saw today.”

Hampton on fight for the number one shirt

Hannah Hampton has weighed in on the race for the England number one shirt after playing a key role in tonight’s win.

Whether she or Mary Earps will start at the Euros has been a key part of the narrative surrounding tonight’s match, and such a display from Hampton will certainly boost her stock as Wiegman makes her decision.

Hampton remains humble though, saying: “I am just here to play my own game, I know what I can bring to the team. Mary is a brilliant goalkeeper, you’ve seen that in the last few tournaments. I am focusing on myself. When I am happy I play my best football, I just have to put myself in the shop window.”