MALLORCA, Spain, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Spain's women's football team took a major step toward direct qualification for next summer's World Cup in Brazil with a 4-0 win over England at Mallorca Son Moix Stadium on Friday.

Now level on 12 points with England, Spain will be able to secure a place in Brazil without a play-off with a victory over Iceland on Tuesday.

England beat Spain 1-0 at Wembley in their first qualifying game but with head-to-head goals decisive if the two teams finish level on points, Spain knew it needed to win by two goals or more in Friday's match to leapfrog the English in the qualifying group.

The host opened the scoring in the 19th minute. Patri Guijarro won the ball in midfield and her long-range shot took a big deflection, leaving England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton with no chance.

Hampton then denied Alexia Putellas and Vicky Lopez, but could not prevent Putellas from doubling the lead in the 37th minute following a neat pass from Mariona Caldentey.

Spain should have extended the lead before halftime but Lopez and Salma Paralluelo mishandled a two-on-one counter. Esme Morgan produced a vital block.

The second half continued in the same pattern, with Spain's press forcing errors and England unable to create chances. Putellas scored her second in the 55th minute, reacting quickly to tuck home after her initial effort was cleared off the line.

Aitana Bonmati, returning from the ankle injury she suffered in February, quickly made an impact by setting up Claudia Pina for Spain's fourth, rounding off a thoroughly convincing victory. ■