Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland were heavily beaten by Spain ( Naomi Baker - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)England's hopes for direct qualification into next year’s Women’s World Cup suffered a significant blow after a dominant Spain side inflicted a resounding 4-0 defeat in Mallorca. Spain's goals came from Patri Guijarro, two from Alexia Putellas, and a final strike from Claudia Pina, showcasing a ruthless display. The emphatic victory propels Spain to the top of Group A3, drawing them level on 12 points with England after five matches played. The heavy loss means the race for direct entry into the tournament in Brazil will now go down to the wire in the final group games. England must beat Ukraine on Tuesday and hope Spain drop points against Iceland if they are to secure direct qualification to the tournament. In fullHow Lionesses were blown away by ruthless Spain in major blow to Women’s World Cup qualification hopesThank 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

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Minute-by-minute report: England can secure their place at next summer’s tournament in Brazil if they can avoid defeat in Mallorca

Alexia Putellas scored a brace as world champions Spain leapfrogged European champions England in Women's World Cup qualifying with a 4-0 thrashing in Mallorca on Friday.

Spain overtook England at the top of their World Cup qualifying group with an emphatic 4-0 win in Mallorca

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Sarina Wiegman said she wants to see a reaction from her Lionesses after England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years against Spain

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