England manager Sarina Wiegman has set her sights on neutralizing a "disciplined" Iceland side as the Lionesses continue their FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 qualifying campaign. The team travels to Reykjavik this Saturday, looking to build on a massive 1-0 victory over Spain at Wembley earlier this week.

Wiegman was full of respect for their upcoming opponents, acknowledging the specific threats they pose. "I expect a very disciplined team, very together, very powerful and hard to break down," she stated in her pre-match press conference. "They're really good on the counter-attack and very good from set plays and throw-ins. That's exactly what they showed when we played them in Nottingham, and we hope to diminish that as much as possible."

The challenge now is to translate the high standards set against Spain to a tricky away fixture. Wiegman emphasized the importance of carrying that momentum forward, noting, "It's a totally different challenge, but it'll make the win from last Tuesday even more valuable if we get a result tomorrow."

Recent history serves as a reminder that qualification journeys are rarely straightforward. England have faced stubborn resistance on the road from teams like Portugal and Belgium in the past 15 months. Wiegman confirmed the team has learned from those experiences, saying, "We were really disappointed that we couldn't get those wins... We are absolutely aware. This is a new game, a new situation... We are going to get ready in the best possible way, go for a good performance and a win."

Kick-off in Reykjavik is set for 5:30 PM on Saturday as England aim to take another decisive step toward Brazil 2027.