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Wiegman: Lionesses can be proud, but it doesn't feel like it now

England manager Sarina Wiegman has said her team must remain proud despite their disappointment after losing 1-0 to Spain in the Women's World Cup final.

Spain captain Olga Carmona produced a sublime strike to win the tournament, with La Roja winning the trophy for the first time

Despite half-time substitutions of Chloe Kelly and Lauren James for Alessia Russo and Rachel Daly, and a superb penalty save from Mary Earps, England were unable to find a way back into the match.

"Everyone has seen an incredible game, a very open game, two teams who want to play football. A game of two halves for us," Wiegman told BBC Sport.

"The first half we struggled to press the ball. We changed it second half, back to 4-3-3, and I think we got some momentum then. But then the tempo went out of the game. We got momentum and then gave away the penalty. And the injury with Alex [Greenwood].

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