How England executed plan against Euros favourites Spain

England's game plan was clear as they went toe to toe at Carrow Road with one of the favourites for the European Championship in their biggest test so far under manager Sarina Wiegman — so how did they do it?

Wiegman said after the 0-0 draw with Spain that England executed their «plan» and were able to exploit a side ranked ninth in the world.

Spain, considered by many to be the team to beat at the Euros this summer, had 66% of the possession in the Arnold Clark Cup game, but England created chances and hit the woodwork in the second half.

«Although we sometimes didn't have the ball, it didn't harm us. We did have some control where we wanted to,» said Wiegman.

«Of course, this is such a high-level game that sometimes it got a little dangerous — they got chances — but so did we. I think we got a little more than they got and I'm happy with that.»

Wiegman made nine changes to the side from Thursday's draw with Canada, introducing a midfield trio of Georgia Stanway, Jill Scott and Jordan Nobbs, whose task was to press Spain when they had the ball.

They were particularly effective in the first half as Scott won the ball in the Spaniards' box on one occasion, while Nobbs linked up well with Arsenal team-mate Beth Mead after overturning possession numerous times.

The energetic midfield, combined with Ellen White's front-foot pressing and England's organisation in defence, meant they stifled Spain's creativity for large parts.

It wasn't really until later in the second half that Spain started to find spaces deeper in, but England remained resolute — Lucy Bronze and Jess Carter putting in blocks to keep the clean sheet intact.

Wiegman made changes too but England's game plan did not budge as Lauren Hemp set up White after stealing the