England face landmark 500th game in Iceland as Wiegman warns against slips
The Guardian Sport·60-word summary·1 min read
England's women's team will play their 500th match in Iceland on Saturday, marking a historic milestone. Coach Sarina Wiegman stressed the importance of securing a win to build on their recent 1-0 victory over Spain in World Cup qualifiers. Top of their group, England aims to avoid playoffs by maintaining their winning streak.
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