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Pina’s Brace Seals Spain’s Semi-Final Berth as England Miss Out

The defeat leaves Wiegman weighing player retirements, injury recoveries, burnout withdrawals before naming her Euro 2025 squad.

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Overview

  • Substitute Clàudia Pina scored twice after entering in the second half to overturn Alessia Russo’s 22nd-minute opener and secure a 2-1 win for Spain.
  • The result saw Spain finish top of Group A3 and clinch a spot in October’s Nations League semi-finals while England settled for second place.
  • Manager Sarina Wiegman is set to announce her 23-player Euro 2025 squad on June 5 amid the recent retirements of Mary Earps and Fran Kirby.
  • Defender Millie Bright withdrew from the squad citing physical and mental burnout and forward Lauren James remains under close monitoring as she rehabs a thigh injury.
  • England will play a farewell friendly against Jamaica on June 29 before opening their Euro 2025 campaign against France on July 5.