How much could England achieve post Armada?

One of most common themes in history books is that after the defeat of Spanish armada England simply didn't press its advantage and let opportunities slip away.

But WI Elizabeth decides to be more bold? Maybe sees chances are there and can be exploited, maybe she listens to her advisors proposing bolder action.

So what could they realsitically achieve, assuming basic tenents of English policy still remain? Stonger position in Netherlands? More raiding and thus not allowing Spanish navy to be rebuilt to same degree?

Maybe it's a engwank, maybe it's not.

aktarian said:

So what could they realsitically achieve, assuming basic tenents of English policy still remain? Stonger position in Netherlands? More raiding and thus not allowing Spanish navy to be rebuilt to same degree?Maybe it's a engwank, maybe it's not.

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We might see the French, British and Portugese have a stronger hold in North America.

With no New Spain Empire and thus no Mexico or Spanish culture in Ameirca.

England did try to press its advantage IIRC, in a way that honestly was TOO bold. They attempted an attack on Spain. The Counter-Armada was a disaster, the English fleet took heavy losses and the Spanish retained naval superiority.