LIONESSES PLAYER RATINGS: Mary Earps’ heroics saved England within the recreation, however Lucy Bronze’s uncharacteristically poor show and a lacklustre midfield noticed them fall to 1-0 World Cup last defeat towards Spain

England‘s World Cup marketing campaign resulted in heartbreak as they misplaced 1-0 to Spain in Sydney. 

Olga Carmona’s first-half end, low into the underside nook, was to be the distinction between the 2 sides.

When Mary Earps saved Jennifer Hermoso’s penalty within the 69th minute, giving the Lionesses contemporary inspiration as they fought to the top.

Nonetheless, Spain defended nicely and England lacked the innovative when it mattered – in addition to some luck, with a late Lauren James free-kick shout waved away. 

Listed here are Mail Sport’s participant scores for the England-Spain recreation, because the heroic Lionesses could not fairly recover from the road. 

The distinction of feelings was clear as England have been crestfallen and Spain jubilant after their 1-0 win within the World Cup last 

England (3-4-1-2)

Mary Earps – 9

Penalty save saved last alive. Robust parry from Redondo within the first half and even higher save from Caldentey within the second. Powerless to cease the purpose. Very good once more.

Jess Carter – 6

Given robust experience by Caldentey and Paralluelo in first half. Didn’t get throughout to stop Paralluelo establishing the primary purpose however nice recovering deal with close to the top.

Millie Vivid – 6

Anchored defence as all the time however struggled at time towards the Spanish and tempo and there was curious lack of the lengthy diagonals which appeared an apparent means of coping with the press.

Mary Earps shone for England with a implausible penalty save to maintain England’s hopes alive 

Alex Greenwood – 6

Strong show from considered one of England’s gamers of the event however the defensive unit was to usually second greatest.

Lucy Bronze – 4

Struggled in a last which she bought away from her. Concession of possession led to the breakaway and first purpose. Lower a annoyed determine.

Keira Walsh – 5.5 

Labored tirelessly however continuously overrun due to the shortage of help round her. Dispossessed too usually by Hermoso. At fault in conceding penalty that just about ended the evening.

Georgia Stanway – 5

Left no actual imprint on this last. Left Walsh with all of the defensive work in midfield and couldn’t discover pockets of house to threaten.

Lionesses legend Lucy Bronze was not on her greatest kind and she or he gave away possession within the build-up to Spain’s purpose 

Georgia Stanway left no actual imprint on the ultimate and could not discover pockets of house to threaten

Rachel Daly – 5.5 (Kelly, 45)

Had imaginative and prescient to arrange Hemp’s strike towards the bar however England appeared terribly susceptible down her aspect.

Ella Toone – 5 (England, 87)

Unable to get into the sport as England didn’t make an impression. Stunning that Russo, quite than Toone, was subbed at half-time.

Alessia Russo – 5.5 (James 45)

Remoted as England struggled to make any impression within the first half. Outrun as she tried to chop off the counter-attack for the purpose. Made no impression on this last.

Lauren Hemp – 7 

Solely outlet within the first with sturdy operating in last third and arced shot towards the bar. England’s participant of the event however this was a match too far.

Substitutes

Chloe Kelly – 7

Made a unique together with her onerous operating down England proper in second half. Superb cross nearly put Hemp in.

Sarina Wiegman couldn’t discover the masterplan on this event however her tactical change gave England a greater likelihood 

Lauren James – 6.5

Hints of the world class participant she’s going to turn into however irritating that England couldn’t get her on the ball extra. Sharp close to put up shot examined Coll Lluch.

Beth England – 6

Introduced vitality in final roll of the cube however unable to get the breakthrough.

Sarina Wiegman – 6

For as soon as couldn’t discover the masterplan. Her first half technique of urgent Spain excessive up the flanks didn’t work. Second half tactical change labored higher.

Olga Carmona scored the successful purpose within the first half with a tough strike low into the nook

Spain (4-3-3) 

Coll Lluch 7; Battle 6, Paredes 6, Codina 5.5 (Andres 73 6), Carmona 6,5; Bonmati 8, Abelleira, Hermoso 8.5; Redondo 7 (Hernandez 60 6), Paralluelo 8, Caldentey Oliver 6.5 (Putellas 90)

Referee: Tori Penso (USA) 7. Allowed play to run. The penalty name was marginal however honest.