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England do just enough as Russo seals Women’s World Cup qualifying win over Iceland

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  • Iceland 0-1 England

  • Russo’s first-half goal keeps Lionesses on track for tournament

Snow-capped mountains provided an idyllic backdrop to a less impressive performance, but England’s 1-0 win over Iceland ensured they maintained a three-point gap over Spain in their bid to earn an automatic place in the 2027 World Cup.

Only the four League A teams who top their groups will avoid the playoffs and qualify automatically and with the European and world champions drawn in the same group, one will be left frustrated and with more games required to book their trip to Brazil.

Continue reading…Iceland 0-1 EnglandRusso’s first-half goal keeps Lionesses on track for tournamentSnow-capped mountains provided an idyllic backdrop to a less impressive performance, but England’s 1-0 win over Iceland ensured they maintained a three-point gap over Spain in their bid to earn an automatic place in the 2027 World Cup.Only the four League A teams who top their groups will avoid the playoffs and qualify automatically and with the European and world champions drawn in the same group, one will be left frustrated and with more games required to book their trip to Brazil. Continue reading…