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Alessia Russo says Spain players have 'acted with class' after Rubiales sentenced over nonconsensual kiss

England face Spain for the first time since the Women’s World Cup final as the Lionesses look to lay down statement at Wembley ahead of this summer’s Euros.

Spain defeated England 1-0 in Sydney 18 months ago thanks to Olga Carmano’s goal, in a match that was overshadowed by Luis Rubiales kissing forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent during the trophy celebrations.

The Lionesses have stood in solidarity with Spain ahead of their first meeting since then, in what is also an important match for Sarina Wiegman’s side in their Nations League campaign.

England were held to a 1-1 draw by Portugal on Friday while Spain scored two stoppage-time goals to defeat Belgium 3-2 to take charge of Nations League Group A3.

Wiegman’s side are building up to the European Championships in Switzerland so a meeting of the European champions and world champions will reveal a lot about both teams ahead the summer.

Plenty of happy reunions at Wembley!

The prematch pitch inspection looks to be quite a sociable affair!

Plenty of current and former teammates are reunited ahead of kickoff.

26 February 2025 19:05

Mariona Caldentey to pull the strings for Spain

Another Arsenal star set to star at Wembley is Mariona Caldentey. She has become a quick fan favourite in N5, often deploying on the wings or as a roaming attacking midfielder, scoring five goals so far in her debut season.

She takes up a similar role in the national setup, racking up more goal contributions than any other member of the Spain squad since the start of last year (12).

Caldentey remains on red-hot form, too, with one goal and three assists in her last three appearances.

Arthur Ferridge26 February 2025 18:50