England vs Spain LIVE: Result and final score as Lionesses defeat world champions at Wembley

England 1-0 Spain: Jess Park scored the only goal at Wembley as the Lionesses defeated the world champions

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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.

Follow all the latest updates from Wembley in our live blog below:

England vs Spain LIVE: Latest Nations League updates

• FULL TIME! England hold on to beat Spain 1-0 at Wembley
• Lionesses soak up waves of pressure after Jess Park's first-half goal
• 86' OFF THE LINE! Lauren James shot cleared away (ENG 1-0 ESP)
• 32' GOAL! England lead as Jess Park bundles in from close range (ENG 1-0 ESP)
• 24' SAVE! James played through by Bright switch but Coll saves (ENG 0-0 ESP)
• 11' OFF THE BAR! Garcia rattles post after England fail to clear corner (ENG 0-0 ESP)

[26 February 2025 21:02 · Arthur Ferridge]

Second half begins: England 1-0 Spain

45 mins: The teams are back out and we are back underway!

Based on the last quarter of an hour, England will need to show a bit of resilience to get this over the line. They have managed to hold up under an attacking barrage from Spain so far, but whether the defence can hold will be a key point.

Keeping Lauren James on the ball and Aitana Bonmati off it as much as possible will also work wonders for England.

[26 February 2025 20:56 · Arthur Ferridge]

The halftime statistics

It was ultimately a strong first half from England despite a slow start, though Spain could (and probably should) have scored at least one of their chances.

Spain have enjoyed the majority of possession but only just, with 55.4%. Both sides have had 3 shots on target, and the visitors have committed seven fouls to the hosts’ five.

Plenty has been said about England’s lack of clinical edge, and that is well evidenced by the fact that six corners have gone begging with little goal threat created.

Just the one booking so far, awarded to Spain captain Irene Paredes.

[26 February 2025 20:48 · Jamie Braidwood]

HALF TIME - England 1-0 Spain

Still a long way to go, but England have been excellent in spells against the world champions. So far, enough of Sarina Wiegman’s side are winning their individual battles, with Lauren James, Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze all superb. Jess Park has been tenacious, including as she popped up to bundle in England’s goal.

(The FA via Getty Images)

[26 February 2025 20:46 · Arthur Ferridge]

England 1-0 Spain

43mins: This is fast becoming an evening-defining rivalry as the England goalie denies Bonmati once again.

Spain are knocking on the door, though, having responded well to Park’s goal. England will do well to keep their advantage at halftime.

[26 February 2025 20:43 · Arthur Ferridge]

England 1-0 Spain

40mins: Paralluelo is making a real nuisance of herself down the right flank. She cuts in and curls one towards the far post again, forcing another save out of Hampton.

Charles is just about containing her, but it is no mean feat.

[26 February 2025 20:39 · Arthur Ferridge]

England 1-0 Spain

37 mins: The Spanish artillery is really getting warm now. Bonmati unleashes a high-velocity shot from long range but it is right at Hampton. It looks to have stung her palms a little as the Chelsea shot-stopper parries it down.

[26 February 2025 20:37 · Arthur Ferridge]

England 1-0 Spain

36mins: The whole stadium leans forward in their seats as Parraluello whips one goalwards from range and goes agonisingly close to an emphatic equaliser.

Wembley Stadium breaths a sigh of relief.

[26 February 2025 20:34 · Arthur Ferridge]

GOAL: England 1-0 Spain

32 mins: Jess Park opens the scoring! A fantastic spell for England and they get what has been coming to them.

Clinton finds Russo on the left side of the box. She rolls her marker and takes a deflected shot at goal which falls kindly for Park to knock home.

European champions one, world champions nil.

(The FA via Getty Images)

[26 February 2025 20:29 · Arthur Ferridge]

England 0-0 Spain

26 mins: A halfhearted penalty cry for England as Williamson is hauled down in the box by Aleixandri, but the referee is having none of it. Play on.

England have grown into this match as we approach the half-hour mark, much improved from the opening exchanges. A first goal cannot be far away.

England 0-0 Spain

24 mins: Unbelievably, it is still goalless! Millie Bright plays James in, exercising the Chelsea connection, and the latter shoots from a tight angle forcing another smart save from Coll.

26 February 2025 20:26