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'Incredible' Bronze remains England's gold standard

'Incredible' Bronze remains England's gold standard

Summary

Lucy Bronze played an outstanding match for England, scoring and assisting in a 2-0 victory over Iceland. This performance marked her 145th game for England, making her the third most-capped player for the national team. Questions remain about who might replace Bronze in the future, but her current form shows she is an important player for England.

Key Facts

  • Lucy Bronze played her 145th game for England in a win over Iceland.
  • She scored the first goal and assisted the second in the match.
  • Bronze is now the third most-capped player in England's history.
  • There is discussion about who will replace Bronze as she approaches 35 years old.
  • Bronze's performance included taking five shots and having a 91% pass accuracy.
  • England maintained strong defense, allowing Iceland only one shot on target.
  • The game was part of the World Cup qualifying matches.

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