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<\/div>\nEngland\u2019s wait to win a first Women\u2019s World Cup title goes on after Spain deservedly triumphed in the final in Sydney.<\/p>\n
The Lionesses, looking to become the first England senior side since the men\u2019s team in 1966 to win the World Cup, suffered heartbreak after being outplayed by a Spanish side full of flair and creativity.<\/p>\n
England\u2019s players fell to their knees in tears at the final whistle as Spain celebrated inside their penalty area after dealing with a final corner kick in the 14th minute of nerve-wracking stoppage time.<\/p>\n
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Spain captain Olga Carmona slotted the winner past goalkeeper Mary Earps in the first half, capitalising after England\u2019s Lucy Bronze lost possession in midfield.<\/p>\n
England manager Sarina Wiegman, who has now lost two successive World Cup finals, introduced Lauren James and Chloe Kelly at half-time but Spain maintained control despite the Lionesses\u2019 best efforts.<\/p>\n
Earps,\u00a0who won the Golden Glove award\u00a0as best goalkeeper at the tournament, made several stunning saves, none better than from the penalty spot to deny Jenni Hermoso in the second half.<\/p>\n
The Manchester United stopper moved early to her left and caught Hermoso\u2019s effort, the penalty having being awarded for handball against midfielder Keira Walsh following a lengthy video assistant referee review.<\/p>\n
But it was one step too far for the European champions, who lost just their second match in two years under Wiegman.<\/p>\n
Spain are crowned champions for the first time despite going into the tournament under a cloud of\u00a0controversy following a dispute\u00a0between players and the Spanish football federation.<\/p>\n
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