England women's football team secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Ukraine in their 2027 World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday, maintaining their position at the top of Group D. The Lionesses dominated proceedings at Stadium MK, with goals from Beth Mead, Alessia Russo, and Lauren Hemp ensuring a straightforward win.
First-Half Dominance
England started brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute when Beth Mead latched onto a precise through ball from Georgia Stanway and slotted past the Ukrainian goalkeeper. The goal settled any early nerves, and the hosts continued to press for a second. Alessia Russo doubled the advantage in the 35th minute, heading home a cross from Lucy Bronze to make it 2-0 at halftime.
Second-Half Control
The second half saw England maintain control, with Ukraine struggling to create clear-cut chances. Lauren Hemp added a third goal in the 68th minute, finishing off a swift counter-attack after a defensive mix-up by the visitors. The Lionesses could have added more, but the scoreline reflected their dominance.
The victory keeps England top of Group D with a perfect record, three points clear of second-placed Netherlands. Ukraine remain in third place, now four points behind the Dutch. England's next qualifying match is against Belgium in September.
