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'It's going to be a tasty one' - England backed for more goals in Euro 2022 quarter-final vs Spain

Lotte Wubben-Moy is expecting a feast of goals in England's quarter-final battle with Spain on Wednesday.

The 23-year-old returned to training ahead of their final Group A clash with Northern Ireland last Friday after testing positive for Covid, and the defender is now excited for England's next challenge at the Amex Community Stadium in Brighton.

The Lionesses easily topped their group to qualify for the knockout football stages, conceding zero goals and netting 14, and Wubben-Moy believes Wednesday could bring another high-scoring game after Marta Cardona's 90th-minute goal against Denmark on Saturday set Spain up to face the home nation.

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She said: "The prospect of playing Spain in the quarter-finals was obviously something we knew before the tournament even started. We knew that it would be possible. It's going to be a tasty one with lots of goals, I'm sure of it.

"We know what we can do and we know what our potential is. The thought that we can push to fulfil that against some of the best opposition in the Euros is, I think, an exciting prospect for everyone."

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England made history the last time they stepped foot in the Amex Community Stadium, beating Norway 8-0 in the biggest margin of victory in the European Championship's - both men's and women's - history.

However, the Lionesses have been without head coach Sarina Wiegman for the past few days after she produced a positive Covid test before the Northern Ireland game.

But Manchester City winger Lauren Hemp admitted that the squad has continued to make progress and feel strong leading into Wednesday's game.

Hemp said: "It's been different. Obviously, Covid's still around and it's a frustrating thing and it's unfortunate that she's got it.

"But we've practiced for so long these scenarios and what would happen and she's still involved in the sessions remotely as well so it's good to have that.

"We’ve still got a fantastic technical staff who have carried on supporting us and it doesn't feel that different to be honest. She's still there and she's still supporting us, whether that's remotely or in person as well.

England have been without manager Sarina Wiegman after she tested positive for Covid (Getty Images)

"[Spain's] going to be a great side, possession-based football, and we're ready for that and we've done all the preparation needed for it. We're going to make sure we're the best-prepared team come the game.

"We've got a lot of confidence from the previous games, obviously clean sheets, scoring lots of goals and we're in a good place as a group."

For Hemp and Wubben-Moy, the Euros are their first taste of a major tournament and both have relished sharing the opportunity alongside teammates and friends.

Wubben-Moy added: "If this is what big tournaments are like I'm so excited for what's to come. I feel lucky to be amongst these wonderful women but also I feel lucky to know that my hard work's paid off and that I'm here, I've earnt a spot.

"Playing for England has always meant doing it with my mates, doing it with the people that I played football with from day one. To be with these players, it means the world and I think our England journeys are just beginning."

Tickets are on sale now for fans to experience a history-making tournament that aims to unite football and communities and amplify the growth of the women’s game. www.uefa.com/womenseuro/ticketing

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