Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman plans changes for crunch World Cup qualifier

Sarina Wiegman led the Lionesses to the final of the last World Cup
Sarina Wiegman led the Lionesses to the final of the last World CupCAMERON SMITH / GETTY IMAGES EUROPE / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

England coach Sarina Wiegman has said she intends to make changes for her side's decisive final 2027 World Cup qualifying match against Ukraine on Tuesday.

The European champions' hopes of an automatic place in next year's tournament in Brazil are no longer in their own hands following a 4-0 hammering by world champions Spain last week.

England face Ukraine at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool needing to better Spain's result against Iceland to take top spot in Group A3.

Any other outcome would see England heading into the play-offs to try and punch their ticket for the finals being hosted by Brazil.

"There are some tactical decisions to make because we expect different challenges," Wiegman told a pre-match press conference on Monday.

"Yes, I will make some changes. There are some players knocking on the door and I want to see them."

Wiegman added she had a fully-fit squad available.