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Hello and welcome to coverage of the Women’s World Cup qualifier between England and Iceland. It’s matchday two on the road to Brazil and the Lionesses go into it as the leaders of Group A3.
England got their qualifying campaign off to a flying start on Tuesday with a 6-1 win over Ukraine thanks to goals from Alessia Russo, Georgia Stanway and Jess Park. Meanwhile, Iceland suffered a 3-0 loss to reigning world champions Spain.
Sarina Wiegman expects a “tough game” at the City Ground this afternoon as the Lionesses look to keep their place at the top.
Kick-off for this one is at 12:30pm GMT – join me!
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