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Tottenham Women starlets inspire dramatic Sweden win while Sophie Jackson suffers England heartbreak

Matilda Nilden and Hanna Wijk lead Sweden to a thrilling victory, while Sophie Jackson faces heartbreak with England.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 11:21 PM
Tottenham Women starlets inspire dramatic Sweden win while Sophie Jackson suffers England heartbreak
Key Things to Know
  • Sweden U23s defeated Finland 3-2 after scoring two late goals with Tottenham players Matilda Nilden and Hanna Wijk involved.
  • Tottenham goalkeeper Sophie Jackson was sent off after nine minutes as England U19s suffered a 5-1 defeat against Denmark.
  • Spurs midfielder Rania Ourkiss remained an unused substitute during England U19's loss.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur Women prospects experienced contrasting fortunes during recent international fixtures. Matilda Nilden and Hanna Wijk helped Sweden's Under-23 squad secure a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Finland, scoring twice in the final five minutes. Meanwhile, Spurs goalkeeper Sophie Jackson endured a difficult match with the England Under-19 team, receiving a straight red card just nine minutes into a 5-1 defeat against Denmark.

Jackson was sent off for a foul outside the penalty area, while fellow Spurs teammate Rania Ourkiss remained an unused substitute. The report notes that senior Tottenham players Eveliina Summanen, Amanda Nilden, and Matilda Vinberg are scheduled to participate in upcoming World Cup playoff fixtures.

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