Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJess Carter scored England’s opener (Peter Byrne/PA)England's Lionesses secured a 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their final World Cup qualifier match. The win was a professional response from Sarina Wiegman's side after their recent 4-0 defeat by Spain. Despite the comfortable victory, England finished second in Group A3, as Spain topped the group with a win over Iceland. Goals for England were scored by Jess Carter and Georgia Stanway in the first half, with Beth Mead adding a third from a free-kick. Consequently, England will now have to compete in the play-offs to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. In fullEngland heading for World Cup play-offs despite victory over UkraineThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
What next for England Women after finishing second in World Cup qualifying group?
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJess Carter scored England’s opener (Peter Byrne/PA)England's Lionesses secured a 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their final World Cup qualifier match. The win was a professional response from Sarina Wiegman's side after their recent 4-0 defeat by Spain. Despite the comfortable victory, England finished second in Group A3, as Spain topped the group with a win over Iceland. Goals for England were scored by Jess Carter and Georgia Stanway in the first half, with Beth Mead adding a third from a free-kick. Consequently, England will now have to compete in the play-offs to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. In fullEngland heading for World Cup play-offs despite victory over UkraineThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
