England put their Olympic disappointment guiding them as they thrashed Austria 7-2 in the initial of two friendlies in Marbella.
Sarina Wiegman opted for some experimentation, with Grace Clinton handed her debut while Maya Le Tissier and goalkeeper Hannah Hampton earned only their 3rd caps.
The Lionesses are playing friendlies due to their failure to qualify for the Nations League knockouts, which is the route of qualification for this summer’s Olympics.
Friday’s sport with Austria and Tuesday’s helpful in opposition to Italy are therefore serving as planning for their Euro 2025 qualifiers, which get started in April.
It was a pleasing night time for Wiegman, whose side sealed an emphatic win many thanks to a brace from Alessia Russo and strikes from Clinton, Beth Mead, Jess Carter and Rachel Daly.
England hammered Austria 7-2 in an entertaining worldwide pleasant on Friday evening
Sarina Wiegman’s aspect place in an impressive screen, amid treacherous problems in Spain
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Hannah Hampton – 6.5 – Only a 3rd cap for the Chelsea goalkeeper but she spent considerably of the night time watching her staff-mates. Appeared composed participating in out from the back when needed. Could do little about the aims she conceded.
Maya Le Tissier – 7 – Impressed at correct back again inspite of generally participating in in the centre of defence for Manchester United. Manufactured some critical tackles and appeared at ease in possession. Nearly scored a good header.
Esme Morgan – 6.5 – Seemed at ease up coming to both Greenwood and Wubben-Moy, who came on at half-time but will be unhappy she was beaten at the back-write-up for the next aim.
Alex Greenwood – 6.5 – Captained the aspect and led from the back, but had extremely tiny defending to do prior to she was supplied a relaxation when she was replaced by Wubben-Moy at 50 percent-time.
Hannah Hampton put in a composed exhibit on her 3rd cap, with Mary Earps offered a relaxation
Grace Clinton capped a unforgettable debut as she headed property from Lauren Hemp’s cross
Beth Mead also netted 2 times as she carries on to get back again to her greatest subsequent her ACL harm
Niamh Charles – 6.5 – In all probability would have needed to get far more involved with England’s assaults but saved her positioning nicely in what was a disciplined overall performance from the Chelsea full again.
Georgia Stanway – 9 – Ran the show in the No 6 purpose and broke via Austria’s strains with sensible passing and connected perfectly with Clinton. Also disciplined with her positioning and created some vital tackles. Was handed the captain’s armband when Greenwood went off at 50 percent-time.
Grace Clinton – 8.5 – A debut to remember for the midfielder, who looked at household on the international stage. Confident and composed on the ball with some gutsy difficulties. Almost scored a sensational strike in the initially half but acquired her instant when she headed in Hemp’s cross soon right after.
Ella Toone – 6.5 – A late contact up to the team soon after Fran Kirby dropped out with injury. Seemed chaotic in the No 10 role but would probably have favored to see extra of the ball. Tried to make points transpire when the activity slowed in the second fifty percent.
Beth Mead – 8.5 – A danger all evening and scored a sensational still left-footed target to make it 3-1 in the initial fifty percent. Scored her next when she fired in the rebound after Lauren James’ shot had been parried.
Lauren Hemp – 7.5 – Obtained in driving the Austria defence on several events. Grabbed a excellent assist for Clinton’s purpose and played a part in Mead’s. Appropriate back again Katharina Schiechtl was no question pleased to see her go off at half-time.
Alessia Russo – 8.5 – Obtained England up and jogging with a poacher’s complete just after considerably less than 3 minutes then scored a excellent next ahead of staying taken off. An enjoyable night for England’s No 9.
Georgia Stanway ran the demonstrate for England in the No 6 job and took the armband at 50 percent-time
Alessia Russo included to her spectacular worldwide report by scoring two times for the Lionesses
SUBS:
Lotte Wubben-Moy (for Greenwood 45) – 7
Lauren James (for Hemp 45) – 7
Jess Park (for Clinton 63) – 6
Jess Carter (for Charles) – 7
Rachel Daly (for Russo) – 7