England Women Squeeze Past Iceland

In a landmark match for the England women's national team, Sarina Wiegman's side delivered a gritty performance under the snow-capped mountains of Iceland.

Russo's 21st-minute strike proved to be the decisive moment, though goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was required to make several late heroics to preserve the clean sheet.

The victory ensures the Lionesses remain on track for automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

Despite missing several key players, the squad demonstrated the depth and resilience that have become hallmarks of the world champions.