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Spain 4-0 England: Lionesses' Heaviest Wiegman Defeat

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England suffered their heaviest defeat under Sarina Wiegman as Spain crushed them 4-0 in Mallorca. The result leaves the Lionesses facing an unwanted play-off campaign in the autumn after their World Cup qualification campaign suffered a significant setback. No shots on target reflected a performance that lacked fight and spirit, with the team looking completely overwhelmed.

Senior players made error after error, with England struggling to keep possession and react to first balls. Questions surround Wiegman's decision to start returning injured players like Lucy Bronze, Lauren James and Ella Toone against the world's best, while talents like Jess Park watched from the bench as the team lacked a proper response when it mattered.

The tactical approach left England looking all over the place, with no apparent plan to counter Spain's dominance. Wiegman will likely rely on her trusted players to navigate the play-offs, though doubts remain about whether this squad possesses the resilience to repeat their Euro success. The immediate focus turns to Tuesday's match against Ukraine with qualification hanging in the balance.