England beat Greece 3-1 in first leg of World Cup playoff
England won 3-1 in Greece in the first leg of their Women's World Cup playoff semi-final, reports the Evening Standard, taking a firm grip on the tie.
England took a significant step towards World Cup qualification with a 3-1 win away to Greece in the first leg of their playoff semi-final, reports the Evening Standard.
The Lionesses, who are European champions, must navigate two playoff ties to reach the 2027 World Cup, with the first being a two-legged affair against Greece, explains The Independent.
Despite the victory, the Evening Standard quotes the team as saying there is 'work to do' in the second leg. The Guardian notes that England took firm control of the tie.
