England head into the second leg of their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off with a 2-0 advantage after a first-leg win over Greece, but the performance has prompted fresh scrutiny of their cutting edge in the final third.
While the Lionesses created openings and ultimately secured a useful margin, observers and analysts pointed to a number of missed opportunities that might have produced a more commanding scoreline. The debate centres on whether England lacked the clinical ruthlessness expected of a side aiming to qualify for a major tournament.
The balance between chance creation and finishing is likely to be a focus for the coaching staff in the run-up to the return match. Tactical tweaks, set-piece routines and specific finishing drills are common responses to games in which opportunities are plentiful but not fully taken, and England will want to address any recurring issues before the decisive fixture.
A two-goal lead gives England an advantage, but it does not guarantee progression. The second leg will present a different set of challenges, including game management and psychological pressure, and the team will need to combine defensive discipline with sharper execution in attack to see the tie through.
Coaches will also weigh whether to make changes to personnel or approach in search of greater potency, while maintaining control of the tie. For supporters and neutral observers alike, the question ahead of the return match is straightforward: will the Lionesses find the ruthlessness in front of goal to finish the job?