England Faces Challenge in Women's World Cup Qualifying Against Greece

England holds a two-goal advantage heading into the second leg of their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off against Greece, following a 3-1 victory in Crete. Despite the win, manager Sarina Wiegman expressed concerns over the team's finishing ability, as they managed only three goals from 26 shots and conceded once.

The Lionesses dominated possession with 74% but faced criticism for not capitalizing on their chances. England's performance in previous matches has shown a recurring issue with converting opportunities, as highlighted by their narrow victories in earlier qualifying rounds.

Midfielder Keira Walsh acknowledged the team's hesitancy in front of goal and emphasized the need for improvement in the final third. Wiegman noted that while the team creates chances, they must refine their execution and decision-making to enhance their scoring efficiency. England's scoring has been diverse, with 11 different players finding the net since Euro 2025, yet they continue to struggle against teams that defend compactly.