Spain's aerial assault on Finns may provide a useful blueprint for Pauw and Ireland 

Finland are playing catch-up on Ireland for the World Cup play-off spot but won’t get better preparation for their concluding double-header than facing Europe's elite

Roja rolling: Spain's Aitana Bonmati (centre) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game with team-mates during the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Group B match at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes. Pic: Nigel French/PA Wire.

FINLAND 1 SPAIN 4

Three goals from three crosses and a penalty was the story of Spain’s win over Finland – a ladybird tactical insight Ireland can tap into for their crunch meeting on September 1.