Lauren Hemp's double gave England their traditional victory over Italy in a friendly in Spain.
Hemp scored twice in the first half as Arsenal defender Lotte Uben-Moy's header put England ahead within two minutes.
Italy pulled one back just before half-time with a goal from Michela Cambiaghi when England had the ball.
However, England continued to take control in the second half, with substitutes Ella Toone and Rachel Daly extending their lead.
It was an easy win for the Lionesses, who completed a successful warm-weather training camp in Spain, but Italy were given several chances due to defensive mistakes, which coach Sarina Wiegmann would like to eliminate. There is.
Goalscorer Cambiaghi dragged her shot wide after Mary Earps' clearance fell straight to Sofia Cantore, giving the Italian forward a chance in the first half when Niamh Charles' backpass hit her squarely. Ta.
However, England made five changes from the team. Victory over Austria 7-2produced a lot going forward and was never in danger of losing the lead.
England's attacking threat shown again
It was another strong attacking development that completed what England hoped would be useful preparations for their bid to qualify for Euro 2025.
Hemp appeared in the first half against Austria on Friday and was reinvigorated and was rewarded with two goals. The first goal was a lucky rebound from Aurora Galli's clearance, and the second was a looping header.
The Lionesses were in control from that point on, with Ouben-Moy giving England an immediate lead with a clever header from a corner kick given a rare chance at centre-back.
Chloe Kelly recovered from the knock that caused her to be left out of Friday's squad and caused problems with her delivery, while Grace Clinton bounced back in her second appearance in midfield after the match. Impressive debut against Austria.
The defensive changes no doubt contributed to England's unnecessary mistakes, but after conceding two goals from set-pieces on Friday, Wiegmann said Italy could easily win the ball back in the opposition's half. I would be a little concerned about what could have happened.
Cambiaghi created several chances and forced a strong save from Earps after the Manchester United goalkeeper also denied Cantore.
However, the introduction of Lauren James from the bench added to the threat, and England's attacking power was too much for Italy, with Toon and Daly taking advantage.
In the second half, Toon had a well-placed volley from James before Daly pounced on a poor backpass and fired it past the goalkeeper for England's fifth goal.
All in all, it was a very happy week for Wiegman. Wiegmann rotated his players, giving England's young players a chance and was given hints as to where the team could improve ahead of Euro 2025 qualification in April.
lineup
England
formation 4-3-3
- 1Arp
- 2bronze
- FiveUben Moi
- 6green woodReplacementturnerin 80 minutesminutes
- 3charlesReplacementcarterin 45 minutesminutes
- 8StanwayReplacementTonein 64 minutesminutes
- Fourwalsh
- TenclintonReplacementparkin 64 minutesminutes
- 7kellyReplacementdailyin 71 minutesminutes
- 9RussoReplacementjamesin 45 minutesminutes
- 11hemp
substitute
- 12carter
- 13hampton
- 14Tone
- 15morgan
- 16james
- 17mead
- 18Le Tissier
- 19daily
- 20park
- twenty onekeating
- twenty twoturner
Italy
formation 3-5-2
- 1giuliani
- 3Di GuglielmoReplacementSerturiniin 71 minutesminutes
- 19lentini
- FiveLinari
- 2bergamaschiReplacementSalvaiin 52 minutesminutes
- 18carusoBooked in 73 minutes
- FourGariReplacementSeveriniin 71 minutesminutesBooked in 81 minutes
- 8CatenaReplacementBonfantiniin 52 minutesminutes
- 17boat tin
- 7cantoreReplacementdragoniin 80 minutesminutes
- twenty oneCambiaghiReplacementGirelliin 81 minutesminutes
substitute
- 6Piga
- 9piedmont
- TenGirelli
- 11Bonfantini
- 12schloffenegger
- 13Bartoli
- 14Severini
- 15Serturini
- 16dragoni
- 20Gliona
- twenty twoTampieri
- twenty threeSalvai
- twenty fourDelita
- Referee:
- Maria Eugenia Gil Soriano
- Attendance:
- 650
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Game over, England 5, Italy 1.
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At the end of the second half, England 5, Italy 1.
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Attempt failed. Ariana Caruso's (Italy) shot from outside the box with her right foot was too high. Assisted by Agnese Bonfantini.
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Attempt blocked. Jessica Park (England)'s right-footed shot from outside the box was blocked. Supported by Rachel Daly.
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Corner, UK. Laura Giuliani confirmed.
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Attempt failed. Lauren Hemp (England) took a header from the left side of the six-yard box, but it went wide of the left side of the frame.
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Attempt saved. Lauren James (England) took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it was saved in the center of the goal. Lucy Bronze assisted with a headed pass.
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Foul on Keira Walsh (England).
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Emma Severini (Italy) wins a free kick in the defense.
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Emma Severini (Italy) was shown a yellow card for a serious foul.
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Jess Carter (England) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Emma Severini (Italy).
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Substitute, Italy. Cristiana Girelli replaces Michela Cambiaghi.
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Substitute, Italy. Giulia Dragoni replaces Sofia Cantore.
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Substitution, England. Millie Turner replaces Alex Greenwood.
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goal! England 5, Italy 1. Rachel Daly (England) fired a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner.
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Foul on Lauren James (England).
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Annamaria Serturini (Italy) wins a free kick in the defense.
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Offside, England. Lauren James was caught offside.
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Ariana Caruso (Italy) was shown a yellow card for a serious foul.