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World Cup 2026 buildup as England and Scotland gear up for friendlies – matchday live
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The Guardian·about 12 hours ago

World Cup 2026 buildup as England and Scotland gear up for friendlies – matchday live

As the game ticked into second-half stoppage time, Spain were almost showboating, Aitana Bonmatí flicking the ball around the pitch with grace, style and a swagger that sent out an emphatic message: Spain are significantly better than England.

On a balmy evening in Palma, the world champions taught the European champions a painful lesson.

The scoreline was one thing but, more alarmingly, the undeniable gulf in technical ability between the teams gave the Lionesses a brutal reality check, a year out from the Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

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Sources: The Guardian

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