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Our Lionesses defeated in World Cup final

After an incredible World Cup journey, our Lionesses were defeated 1-0 by Spain in the final on Sunday.

Sarina Wiegman's side battled until the very end, but they were unable to find a way behind the resilient Spain defence.

Having scored three goals in the tournament already, Alessia Russo was named in the starting XI while Lotte Wubben-Moy was on the bench.

The game's first big chance fell to Lauren Hemp who rattled the crossbar with a curling effort, but it was Spain who eventually opened the scoring, as Olga Carmona attacked down the left wing and fired beyond the reach of Mary Earps into the bottom corner.