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"Houghton just ran out of time" - England boss Wiegman on ex-skipper Euro omission
England travel to Zurich to take on Switzerland in their final warm-up match before Euro 2022 gets underway on home soil next week.
The Lionesses are still unbeaten since coach Sarina Wiegman took over last September and impressive victories over Belgium and reigning European champions Netherlands in their most recent two warm-up fixtures have extended that record.
England are legitimate contenders to win Euro 2022 but this is Wiegman’s last chance to take a look at her players before the tournament’s opening match against Austria at Old Trafford next Wednesday.
Switzerland have also qualified for the tournament, so will provide a stiff test for the Lionesses, who have their 50-goal record scorer Ellen White available again after she missed the victory over the Dutch after testing positive for Covid.
Follow all the action from Zurich as England play their final Euros warm-up match against Switzerland:
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Alessia Russo: We were patient
England’s first goalscorer Alessia Russo spoke to ITV after the win.
She said: “There were times in the first half when we could have scored but we were patient and spoke about keeping the tempo high, the ball moving and we did that in the second half. The subs came on and made a difference as well.
“As a striker, you want to score but it’s nice that my goal was a team goal. It’s great that the team put out a great performance. Now the warm-ups are done, we can focus and lock in on the game against Austria.”
Luke Baker30 June 2022 19:03
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FULL-TIME! Switzerland 0-4 England
And that’s full-time in Zurich. A comprehensive win for England - a superb display.
Luke Baker30 June 2022 18:54
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90+4’ - GOAL! Switzerland 0-4 England (Scott 90+4’)
Time for one last goal for the Lionesses.
Another cross into the box causes havoc and Jill Scott loses her marker to nod home. Great stuff
Luke Baker30 June 2022 18:53
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90+2’ - Switzerland 0-3 England
An attempted ball through just runs beyond Parris and out for a goal kick. Final knockings of this game.
Luke Baker30 June 2022 18:52
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90’ - Switzerland 0-3 England
England do a short free-kick routine from the left as Kelly touches the ball to Toone, who finds Carter on the edge of the box but her shot is blocked wide.
Switzerland then scramble the corner away.
Luke Baker30 June 2022 18:49
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85’ - Switzerland 0-3 England
Daly gives away a free-kick for a robust challenge but Switzerland can’t capitalise. England seeing this out comfortably now
Luke Baker30 June 2022 18:45
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82’ - Switzerland 0-3 England
Another impressive display from the Lionesses and they’re heading into Euro 2022 in great form. They have to be one of the favourites, especially on home soil.
Almost a fourth as a sumptuous ball over the top by Walsh is millimetres beyond Parris, who can’t quite bring it down on the stretch
Luke Baker30 June 2022 18:41
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79’ - Switzerland 0-3 England
Jill Scott on for Georgia Stanway as England continue to ring the changes.
They're showing no signs of letitng up either as they burst forward again but Switzerland defend the cross this time and scramble clear.
Luke Baker30 June 2022 18:38
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76’ - GOAL! Switzerland 0-3 England (England 76’)
Lauren Hemp taken off with Nikita Parris coming on.
And now it’s 3-0 to England! Their impressive set-pieces finally yield a goal as Stanway whips the ball in from a corner, Kelly dummies it and Bethany England powers in a header. A great goal and the Lionesses are pulling away.
Luke Baker30 June 2022 18:37
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73’ - GOAL! Switzerland 0-2 England (Stanway pen 73’)
GOAL! Georgia Stanway steps up confidently for the penalty and fires the ball into the left-hand corner. Keeper goes the right way but has no chance. Great pen that.
Luke Baker30 June 2022 18:32