To understand the significance of the England vs Spain match for the players, one need only observe Leah Williamson's unwavering dedication. Despite being sidelined for nearly a month, the Lionesses captain is pushing herself to the limit to ensure she's fit enough to lead her team at Wembley on Tuesday. The fact that the world champions are visiting has driven Williamson to work tirelessly with the medical team and participate in all tactical preparations at St George's Park.
With the team's World Cup qualification hanging in the balance, Williamson is determined not to miss this crucial match. If she's not risked, however, Lotte Wubben-Moy and Esme Morgan may form the centre-back partnership, having both received game-time during recent qualifiers. Wubben-Moy, the ultimate squad player, has been analyzing her performances and physical fitness with her partner Tao Geoghan-Hart, while Morgan has developed significantly since moving to Washington Spirit. The possibility of them starting together at Wembley would be a remarkable moment for the two players, who were first called up to the national team in the same camp in 2020.