Williamson's Determined Bid to Face Spain

To understand the significance of the England vs Spain match for the players, one need look no further than Leah Williamson. Despite not having played for almost a month, the Lionesses captain is going to great lengths to prove her fitness and lead her team at Wembley on Tuesday. If the world champions were not visiting, it's unlikely Williamson would be considered for selection with so many crucial games on the horizon. However, she has been working tirelessly with the medical team and participating in tactical preparations at St George's Park. The stakes are high, with only the group winner guaranteed a spot in the World Cup, making this match a potential decider for who will travel to Brazil. Williamson's determination to participate is clear, but if she is not risked, the centre-back partnership may fall to two of England's most patient players. Lotte Wubben-Moy and Esme Morgan are vying for a starting spot alongside Jess Carter, Alex Greenwood, and Maya Le Tissier, having both seen game time in recent qualifiers. Wubben-Moy has been the epitome of a squad player, often an unused substitute, but has been analyzing her performances and physical fitness closely with her partner Tao Geoghan-Hart. Meanwhile, Morgan took a significant career risk by moving to Washington Spirit, which has paid off, and she has developed substantially since the move. If Morgan and Wubben-Moy were to start together at Wembley, it would be a full-circle moment, given they were first called up in the same camp in 2020.