England vs Spain LIVE: Euro 2022 updates as Ellen White’s goal disallowed for offside

51 mins: England are out of the break and are already pushing further up the pitch. It’s a brave move that should allow them to gain more possession but will also leave them open to a counter attack.

Lucy Bronze wins the ball for the Lionesses and gives it to Georgia Stanway on the wing. Stanway sends in the cross but Ellen White starts her run too early and is flagged offside.

48 mins: The free-kick is curled into the box by Beth Mead and almost falls well for Leah Williamson but the England captain fails to make contact with the ball and hits Mariona Caldentey who wins her own free-kick for Spain.

Kick-off: England restart the match. No change from Sarina Wiegman at the break.

Beth Mead wins an early free-kick down the right side as she is knocked down by Olga Carmona. Can England take advantage of this set piece?

Four of Spain’s five goals at Euro 2022 have come from headers and it looks like that’s expected tonight too. They have been gifted with a wide space and are confident enough to whip the crosses.

England’s hopes can be summed up in the exciting talent on the bench. Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo could prove vital later on.

England scored most of their goals in the second half under manager Sarina Wiegman. They had a goal disallowed in the first half, so they’ll be keen to score when they come back.

The game is delicately balanced though, with Spain probably having the mental advantage after this first half.

45+1 mins: Spain have managed to prevent England from playing their naturally attacking game so far. The visitors have been outstanding, their passing and pressing have been top notch and England are struggling a lot.

45′: One minute of additional time before the end of the first half.

44 mins: Spain seem to want to score every time they approach the England penalty area for a while. The Lionesses seem unwilling to support each other in tackles and the Spaniards are able to pick passes and recycle attacks.

England held firm however and Georgia Stanway managed to clear the ball from the front edge of the penalty area.

41 mins: Luck! Williamson sends the ball into the box for Mead who passes it to Fran Kirby. Kirby has his back to the goal and is not allowed to turn around. Instead, she throws it back to Rachel Daly who fizzles a pointed cross in the middle.

It goes over Ellen White’s head and hits Lauren Hemp who is unprepared for the ball. He hits her in the head and bounces well away from the goal.