"It's a great step forward. This is hard now. [Now] we recover and then we get ready for Iceland because it's a quick turnaround."
"I'm really happy. We got a good result. We had to defend a lot, we know Spain are so good on the ball. You have to defend well and be really compact."
England secured a 1-0 victory against Spain, with Lauren Hemp scoring the fastest goal at the new Wembley. The Lionesses remain unbeaten in their last 25 home World Cup qualifying matches. Despite Spain's higher expected goals, England's defense held strong, with goalkeeper Hannah Hampton making crucial saves. Sarina Wiegman emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming match against Iceland, highlighting the need for recovery and preparation. England's win also ended Spain's 17-match unbeaten streak and marked their fourth consecutive victory at Wembley.
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