Women's football I'm very positive we will qualify, says Wiegman

ENGLAND boss Sarina Wiegman is positive her side will qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup despite being made to go through the play-offs following their 3-0 victory over Ukraine at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

- Sunny BADWAL

England's 4-0 defeat to Spain on Friday meant automatic qualification was out of their hands, and, after the latter also beat Iceland, the Lionesses will have to play extra games to earn their spot in the 2027 tournament.

However, England bounced back on Tuesday with a professional performance and earned a comfortable win courtesy of goals from Jess Carter, Georgia Stanway and Beth Mead, who went level with Fara Williams as England’s fifth highest all-time goalscorer.

Wiegman says she is confident her side will still progress through to next year's tournament.