Karen Bardsley, former England goalkeeper, joins the hosts to discuss Spain's win in the World Cup final and the future of Spain's manager, Jorge Vilda. They also analyze England's struggles against Spain and reflect on the Women's World Cup 2019.
Spain's victory at the Women's World Cup is expected to boost the popularity of women's football in the country.
Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley praises Spain's effective game plan and the brilliance of 19-year-old Salma Parriuelo.
Deep dives
Spain wins the Women's World Cup
In their third appearance at the World Cup, Spain emerged victorious, driven by mistrust and discontent. Olga Carmona, the 23-year-old team captain, scored the winning goal in the final match. Spanish fans expressed their joy and pride in the team's performance, highlighting their graceful and beautiful style of play. The victory is expected to boost the popularity of women's football in Spain.
Karen Bardsley praises Spain's performance
Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley commends Spain's performance in the final. She highlights Spain's effective game plan, exploiting space on the flanks and utilizing their full-backs. Bardsley credits Jenny Hermoso and Raúl Garcia for their exceptional play in the midfield. She also praises the confidence and preparedness of the Spanish coach and emphasizes the brilliance of 19-year-old Salma Parriuelo, who made significant contributions throughout the tournament.
England's disappointment and future prospects
Despite their resilience and overcoming various challenges, England fell short in the final. Bardsley suggests that it might be due to individual players having an off day and Spain's disruptive play. While disappointed, the England team is praised for their progress and accomplishments. Looking ahead, they face a demanding schedule with the upcoming Olympics, Nations League, and European Champions League qualifiers. The focus now shifts to the future and the potential continued success of England under coach Serena Vigman.
Spain beat England 1-0 to win their first FIFA World Cup. Mani Djazmi, Maz Farookhi and Katie Smith are joined by former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley to discuss the final and Spain manager Jorge Vilda’s role and future.
Image: Ivana Andres of Spain lifts the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy following victory in the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia on August 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
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