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England Women's Disappointment: Play-offs Await Despite Impressive Performance

Despite a stellar performance in their 3-0 win over Ukraine, the Lionesses face the challenge of the Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs, lamenting the missed opportunity for an automatic spot due to Iceland's failure to defeat Spain.

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England Women's Disappointment: Play-offs Await Despite Impressive Performance

England women's player ratings vs Ukraine: Lauren James dazzles and Georgia Stanway scores again but Lionesses set for Women's World Cup qualifying play-offs

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Player Ratings and Standout Performances

England's Lauren James shone brightly with her dazzling display, while Georgia Stanway continued her scoring streak. However, the team as a whole fell short of securing the top spot in their qualifying group.

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The Road to the Women's World Cup

With the need to now navigate the play-offs, the Lionesses face an uphill battle to secure their spot in the 2027 Women's World Cup. The disappointment of missing out on automatic qualification will fuel their determination in the upcoming challenges ahead.

Published on Jun 9, 2026