Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win?
Summary
England's women's football team won 3-1 against Greece in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying play-off. The team will play the second leg in Leicester, aiming to secure a spot in the 2024 World Cup in Brazil.Key Facts
- England won the first match against Greece 3-1 in Crete.
- The second leg will be played in Leicester on Tuesday at 19:30 BST.
- England finished second in their qualification group and must pass play-offs to reach the World Cup.
- Maya le Tissier scored her first England goal after replacing injured player Lucy Bronze.
- England made defensive mistakes that allowed Greece to score, meaning the tie is still open.
- Two new players, 18-year-old Erica Meg Parkinson and 28-year-old Grace Fisk, made their England debuts.
- England will face the winner of Ukraine vs Slovakia next in the qualification rounds.
- Coach Sarina Wiegman wants the team to improve their playing style, not just win games.
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