England secured an impressive Nations League victory over reigning champions Spain. On a night when the floodlights temporarily went off at Wembley Stadium in the second half, England shone brightly in their first match against the world champions since the 2023 Women’s World Cup final in Sydney, Australia.

Hannah Hampton and Lauren James were in fine form as England triumphed 1-0 over a toothless Spain in the Nations League.

The lights went out on England and Spain in their Nations League clash at Wembley Stadium. European champion England led world champion Spain 1-0 early in the second half when stadium was suddenly cast into darkness when the floodlights shut down.

The Lionesses were beaten by Spain in August 2023, in a match that was overshadowed by Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent. While a verdict in the trial against Rubiales was only reached last week, attention on the pitch turns to this year’s Nations League campaign ahead of the summer’s Euros.

England face Spain at Wembley in a blockbuster rematch of the Women’s World Cup final in the Nations League. The Lionesses were beaten by Spain in August 2023, in a match that was overshadowed by Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent.