England head into the second leg of their Women’s World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece on Tuesday looking to secure their progression after establishing a two-goal lead. Sarina Wiegman’s side claimed a 3-1 victory in Crete on Friday but left the door open for their opponents, prompting the manager to demand more ruthlessness from her team when they meet in Leicester at 19:30 BST.
First-leg performance analysis
- The Lionesses controlled the first leg with 74% possession but only netted three goals from their 26 total shots.
- Defensive lapses were evident as England conceded in the second half, while Greece also hit the bar with a powerful strike that highlighted potential vulnerabilities.
The match continues a trend of the Lionesses struggling to convert high-volume pressure into a more comfortable margin of victory.
