Women’s World Cup Spain vs. England: ‘CLINICALITY will be a key factor in the final’ | ESPN FC

[@Michael-ru4kk]

Well done Spain arrogant English chopped down again ola from Scotland 🇪🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@icekiller6586]

Easy win for Spain 🇪🇸

[@fraz6354]

These two hate England. If you're going to say, if Kerrs chance had gone in its a different game. What about the chances England missed, are you just going to ignore them? Stanway missed a sitter in the first half, Bright put a free header wide, and Russo missed a good chance with a header too. You cant just say its a different game if Kerr took her chance, while ignoring the chances England missed. Nobody who watched that game can possibly think Australia were the better team!

[@Nancytame]

y are u tilted just because their not saying england are favourites

[@stevie8102]

They’re telling you why, if you read the comment, it’s been like this after every England match

[@fraz6354]

@@Nancytame they always are negative about England. Juls was saying earlier in the tournament that Sarina Wiegman isn't a good coach. She's been to 4 major tournament's and got to the final every time!

[@MrDragon1968]

Yeah, and they're undermining the fact that even when England are missing their star strikers (Mead, James) they have a broad range of other players that can score great goals when it counts in major internationals: Russo, Stanway, Toone, Hemp, Daly, Kelly and Bronze. In fact Hemp - who isn't regularly recognised - was the star player of the England/Aus semis. This isn't quite the same hugely broad depth dominant squad that powered through the Euros because of injury/retirements, but it's still a squad with a lot of depth. If you're relying on one star player to get you through, then I'd say maybe your overall team isn't as good. Also, if you look at England's last 38 matches (where they've only lost 1), there's several where they've come back from being either down 1, or after equalised. It's a team with a lot of mental strength and ability to find ways to get through.

[@footscorn]

Hacking away and getting 7 free kicks and a yellow against 1 in the first 30 minutes tells you something about England's game plan.

[@andrewkennan8812]

best of luck to the players, come on spain, scotland wishing you's a great win

[@Luckie666]

I didn’t even watch the video because these two hate anything English, so it would be so predictable what they say. Especially Gab. Depression sinks in listening to them.

[@Jesusisyhvh1]

The new spain squad were champions in under squads. Not the same team england faced. Actually this spanish squad is unpredictable and dangerous.

[@dtrjones]

But they haven't actually played that well. Personally I don't rate Sweden, the Dutch are hit and miss and should have knocked Spain out, they only appear to have one trump card and that's Salma Paralluelo. I don't know where all this belief is coming from Spain? I don't understand it, sure they are in a WC final, but for me they are underdogs.

[@liqiz1755]

@@dtrjonesclearly not underdogs, dude Barcelona champions league winners with the best players of the world ;D underdogs sure

[@Adam-zh4hm]

They unpredictably got hammered by Japan

[@Adam-zh4hm]

​@@liqiz1755Barcelona isn't the national side 😂

[@liqiz1755]

@@Adam-zh4hm look the players, you troll

[@MrDragon1968]

It's potentially a superb match. No one can really call it at this stage. Both sides love dominant possession and attack. However, both sides have had flaws in this World Cup, yet are arguably two of the best teams in the world right now. In their last major international (Euro 2022 quarter final) Spain were the only team to seriously threaten putting England out; however England literally came back by the skin of their teeth to take the match with a super finish. The current Spanish squad is slightly better than their Euro 2022 team, conversely England - so far - haven't been quite as good, but still extremely capable of dialing it up (as they proved in the semis). Both teams have lost certain key players for various reasons. Neither have ever reached or won a WC final before. Lots to love about this World Cup final.

[@dtrjones]

I feel they are not giving England enough credit. Yes they've won two matches 1-0 and scraped past Nigeria, but they have the capability and the real thing is, how close was Nigeria, Denmark and Haiti to beating England, you know full well unless Nigeria scores in the last 10 minutes England comes back in that game, no doubt what so ever. Another thing you guys faill to realise is the mental strength of England, it's especially relevant given they defeated Spain after going a goal down. If Spain can play there best game against England in the final, then fair play to them, otherwise I can only see an England victory, especially if they score first.

[@braziliangator]

England is not as good as in the Euro and Spain is better than in the Euro. The Euro match was controlled by Spain but they lost with last minute goal. Spain defense worries me a bit despite showing improvement over the tournament. I think it’s a hard game to predict.

[@davehoward22]

Defence ain't changed and shows,still hard to beat

[@erssey6168]

​@@postcardsfromprotestOna can replace bronze all day long in RB coz they have very much in same level and Teresa is better than Walsh in this tournament so that argument is useless

[@mitchhills4747]

Well, Spain won - and good for them but I've not seen such a biased referee for some time....

[@OriginalNuckChorris]

Yes, every disputed decision was called in England's favour.

[@JonathanStephenHarris]

Everyone thought Australia would be a tough game..And rightly so.. But in end it was a comfortable win and I predict Spain will be another walk in the park for the Lionesses! Go England!

[@Scott-vk8cr]

Spain are better and will destroy England

[@MrDragon1968]

Don't agree. This is not the same as the semis. England were a better and more experienced team than Australia. Certain people - mainly US commentators - (wrongly) predicted it might be tough for England as they've under-performed to their capabilities at times, whereas Australia have over-performed to their capabilities. It was a semi-final, England were always going to dial it up. This is different though. Both England and Spain are as experienced, talented and capable of taking each other out. If the Lionesses play as well as they did in the semis they're certainly capable of winning, but it wont be a walk in the park. Spain are as capable of beating England as England are of Spain.

[@MrDragon1968]

@@postcardsfromprotest For sure, but Spain can be deadly. They were the only team to genuinely threaten taking out England in the Euro's, just 13 months ago. Both teams have sometimes under-performed in this tournament and have certain issues, but both have huge amounts of talent. I believe the Lionesses can now win this, but it's a fools game to be complacent. Spain will be their biggest challenge.

[@gramscihegemony279]

Then you are as daft as you look

[@JonathanStephenHarris]

@@MrDragon1968 People always forget the mental aspect of tournaments... This is really a pschological game at this point. Plus teams win tournaments not individual talent. England will go into this match with Aussies support.. There will be no booing this time.. Plus England have more experience, they have a good track record against spain etc etc.. Anyone who thinks Spain has the edge either hates England or is just plain ignorant,. Or really loves England but beacuse of all the losses from the mens team they think it be the same this time.. People need to be reminded this womens team is nothing like the men.. They are actually a real team, they respect each other etc and mentally strong.. Unlike the England mens teams we've seen come and go since 66..

[@NoWheyHombre]

Its not a union, but at the same time i gotta stand with the workers who didnt want to work under that coach

[@minnchi5125]

I think Spain will be the aggressors early on but it'll be 1-1 and in extra time, Spain will win 2-1. IF it goes to penalties, then England will win. 😊 Let's gooooo!!! ⚽️🏆🙌

[@paddymeboy]

'Clinicality'? There's no such word.

[@ArmyofLove]

When you're in a world cup final, none if the tension can surely remain

[@luckyme4136]

Juls views on LJ is spot on. I like the super-sub idea.

[@xAce99x]

Let's Go England

[@OwenRona]

This WWC Finals is going to be one of those games where neither team is not safe to win even with a 2-0 lead in the 70th minute mark.

[@7th.trumpet]

Make the most of this 'Womens' world cup ! The next one will have 13st players called Peter, Bradley and Jim in their teams !

[@Shriff44]

Some9ne tell me how juls got the ESPN job! Oh yes I know because no one there knows nothing about football even some of them played the games but never understood it all. Juls supported Mbappe over the team but yet Mbappe chose to loose all that layer on to get game time at PSG over the money so the who f should trust or even give this guy a follow for betraying the team and club you're supposed to be supporting 😂😂

[@TheHesseJames]

Clinicality is always a main factor as much as who is going to score more goals.

[@GeoAce777]

Charles De Mar says 'whoever scores first and last will win!' 😄

[@javierlav]

I think this is a toss up, both teams are strong and I hope Salma plays from the start....and perhaps Athenea against Bronze on the left

[@patriceesela5000]

Zidane also got a red card at the WC 98 and the rest is history

[@jimmyhillschin9987]

Back to Gab +1. Remarkable how he's always interrupting and a lot more negative when Juls is on with him.

[@footscorn]

Go Spain, but watch out for the argie bargy.

[@harryselwind]

No need for you to watch out for it. You see it even where it doesn't exist.

[@uhtredlastkingdom9325]

i want to say spain is going to win , but they miss a lot of chances , and they can't do that in the final or they'll get punished

[@stephenpodeschi6052]

James will come on from the bench...

[@gramsci279hegemony8]

Bad idea, despite her goal-scoring prowess, she loses possession and gets England into trouble. it was her mistake against China which led to the corner which then led to the penalty for handball. She only passes when she is in trouble and tries to beat too many players and does not chase back. She clearly works on a very short fuse and is lucky it was not a whole tournament ban. Her apology to Michelle Alozie, was about as convincing as Will Smith's apology to Chris Rock at the Oscars👩🏾

[@RomanDeLaMancha]

Clinicality 😂😂😂

[@SD-ko4tz]

The spain coach ordering the women not to lock their rooms so he can inspect in they are there. He inspects their luggage and their shopping. They are not allowed to comtact anyone outside their team without his permission. In a relationship we call this behavior abusive. Why don’t we do that here?

[@TheHesseJames]

It has been called out as abusive by many. I think we have to call out the Spanish association to not having fired him or even sanctioning him.

[@2kool4myskool]

@@TheHesseJamesHis method was un-orthodox and as many as 15 of his best players were given their marching orders a master stroke getting rid of the drama queens, he was left with a perfect team of committed players. Congratulations 👏

[@TheHesseJames]

@@2kool4myskool OK, interesting, I have to admit I don't know the details or specifics

[@Tan92lfc]

England wear Wimbledon colour rules

[@joebirdwelljr629]

Go England....

[@Mike.Cebert]

Let's be real, whatever the result everyone knows this doesn't ultimately count. I see very little fanfare or excitement, no flags around and I've seen some pubs already advertising the rugby world Cup! Only reason anyone is paying attention is due to the media coverage like never before. Why would you settle to watch an inferior version of the game compared to the men's. Ultimately people want to experience and witness the very best standard and that's the male version of any and every sport and will pay thousands for the privilege. As everyone should know highschool boys teams have beaten the very best women's soccer teams so why are we celebrating this? Would anyone watch a male U15 world cup? Of course not. So people are only into women's football, or any women's sport for that matter because of gender not the quality and standard of the respective sport.

[@TheHesseJames]

I am into it because I like to watch teams fighting against each other to determine to who comes out as the winner. In this sense women's football belongs to the entertaining formats.

[@Mike.Cebert]

@@TheHesseJames thank you for your comment

[@deathlocker142]

Vilda Out.

[@liqiz1755]

After the won the World Cup sure

[@alansmithee3336]

The English media & fans become increasingly insufferable the closer they get to a major final. EVERY pundit think England's going to win despite their (mostly) unconvincing performances and luck avoiding the better teams on route to the final. If they win the final on merit then fair play to them, but somebody somewhere needs to give Spain some credit.

[@lloyd_r]

Xenophobic tw@

[@davehoward22]

I've hardly seen anyone tip england,every game they are gonna lose. (And who's fans goes against their own side exactly? )

[@Adam-zh4hm]

I'm pretty sure you're just making this up. I've barely seen any pundit say England are definitely going to win and all I've seen the fans do is congratulate the team. It's you people that are the insufferable ones that make up this nonsense because of hate and jealousy

[@Gooniessss]

You need to take a look at yourself. If the media can't get excited for the first final in 50 plus years, then when can they. This comment is increasingly boring and predictable. The Luck avoiding better teams is a fallacy. They have beaten Spain, Brazil, Germany, Japan, Sweden and the USA in the last couple of years. They have beaten an inspired Australia in front of an excited home crowd. They have beaten a decent Nigeria team and Columbia and will have to beat Spain to win it. Im not saying they will win it, but this haven't played anyone is being thrown at every England team since they have been making finals. It used to be England hadn't won anything since 66 now it's they have played anyone is the new narrative.

[@Adam-zh4hm]

@weatherwithyou4122 They're always Scottish and always say the same thing