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.

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.

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

England defeated Spain at Wembley as Jess Park’s goal secured victory for the Lionesses in the rematch of the Women’s World Cup final.

Two of Europe's heavyweights go head-to-head at Wembley on Wednesday in a repeat of the Women's World Cup final as England host world champions Spain.

The wounds are still fresh from England's EURO 2024 final defeat to Spain but there was a time when those tables were turned.Before last summer's showpiece loss, the Three Lions had the beating of

England manager Sarina Wiegman said England showed they can "compete with best" after defeating Spain 1-0 in the second Nations League game on Wednesday at Wembley Stadium.

England proved they can defeat one of their fellow favourites for the Euros this summer — and Sarina Wiegman's team have room to improve

The Lionesses have never lost at home to Spain, winning five of their eight encounters. The most recent of those wins, though, was nearly three years ago, when a late Ella Toone equaliser and extra-time Georgia Stanway winner put England into the semi-finals of Euro 2022. England would go on to win the tournament.

England's meeting with Spain took an unexpected twist on Wednesday evening as players were left fumbling around in the dark.

LB: Olga Carmona — The Real Madrid left back is a regular starter for Spain despite coming in and out of her club's starting lineup over recent weeks. England fans will be haunted by her presence after she scored the winning goal at the 2023 World Cup.

The England head coach, Sarina Wiegman, said her team “reminded themselves they can compete with the best” with their victory over the world champions Spain at Wembley.