England's Women's World Cup qualification campaign began with a commanding 6-1 victory over Ukraine on Tuesday. The Lionesses, managed by Sarina Wiegman, produced a dominant second-half display to secure the win in a challenging group stage match.
Three different goal scorers contributed to England's six goals, showcasing the team's attacking depth. The result marks a strong start for the reigning European champions as they aim to qualify for the 2023 World Cup.
Scotland were the only other home nation to begin their campaign with a win. The panel on the Women's Football Weekly podcast assessed the opening games and previewed upcoming fixtures, while also discussing the Asian Cup and Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon).
Listeners were invited to submit questions for the podcast, which is part of the Guardian's women's football coverage. The show also promoted the 'Moving the Goalposts' newsletter for further updates.
