A 'waste of England's time' - what did Wiegman learn from Lionesses' stroll?
Summary
England's women's soccer team, known as the Lionesses, won 8-0 against China in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium. The game, mostly involving experienced players, was part of a series of matches to celebrate their Euro 2025 win, but some felt it could have been an opportunity to test less-experienced players.Key Facts
- The match was an 8-0 victory for England's women's team against China.
- It was played at Wembley Stadium as part of a "homecoming" series after winning Euro 2025.
- Sarina Wiegman, the England coach, used mostly tried and tested players.
- Georgia Stanway scored a hat-trick in the match.
- England had about 70% possession during the game.
- Wiegman noted that China’s unexpected formations gave England a chance to adapt and play well.
- There was criticism that new or less-experienced players were not given enough playing time.
- Goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse made her debut but had little opportunity to showcase her skills due to England's control of the game.
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