James and Russo lead rout of Greece as ruthless England set up Ukraine playoff
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England defeated Greece 5-0 at the King Power Stadium in Leicester to secure an 8-1 aggregate victory in their Women’s World Cup qualifying play-off. Alessia Russo and Lauren James each scored twice, with Georgia Stanway also contributing a goal to seal the win. The result confirms England's progression to the second-round play-off stage.
Following this decisive victory, England is now set to face Ukraine in a two-legged tie. This upcoming series will determine if the team secures a place at the World Cup, placing them two games away from qualification.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Greek City Times (Athens, Greece)Focuses on the aggregate score and the upcoming Ukraine tie.
Guardian Sport (GB)Highlights individual player performance and specific goal-scoring timeline.
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