England beat Eire 2-1 at a moist Carrow Highway to maintain alive their hopes of computerized qualification for Euro 2025.
Salina Wigman, who complained about “sloppy moments” after the sport, was delighted along with her workforce’s begin, and inside 5 minutes Beth Mead’s fast move discovered Alessia Russo, who cleverly rounded Courtney Brosnan.
However this effectivity shouldn’t be a symptom of England’s squad as a complete.
The house facet struggled in opposition to Eire, who’re but to win some extent of their respective qualifiers. Jess Park probed and Russo chased however to no avail, totaling 16 makes an attempt.
Georgia Stanway scores England’s second penalty
Wigman appeared to her bench for inspiration – bringing on Millie Brilliant and Niamh Charles at half-time – however truly discovered it by means of the misfortune of Eire defender Niamh Fahey .
Lauren Hamp pressured Fahey right into a fateful error in her personal field, giving Georgia Stanway an opportunity to alleviate the penalty strain. She did simply that, sending Brosnan the fallacious manner earlier than Julie-Ann Russell scored a stoppage-time comfort for Eire.
England solely have to keep away from defeat to Sweden in Gothenburg on Tuesday to safe their place in subsequent summer season’s remaining in Switzerland and the prospect to defend their European title.
Alessia Russo celebrates with Lauren Hemp
Wegman pissed off by sloppiness
England supervisor Salina Wegman: “Very pleased with the consequence. We began very well and scored unbelievable targets. One of the best targets are those the place numerous gamers are concerned, in order that’s pleasing.
“After that, we created numerous possibilities however ought to have performed extra within the pocket and behind. We additionally had some sloppy moments. We had the ball however they had been urgent.”
“We needed to attain extra targets and naturally I used to be very pissed off with their last-minute aim.
“Sweden on Tuesday will likely be a very totally different recreation – they’ve a unique system. In fact, what we need to do is get to the ultimate. Sweden should win and we will likely be prepared for that. We all the time know what we would like. Do job in each recreation.
What’s subsequent?
The Lionesses conclude their qualifying marketing campaign Sweden Held in Gothenburg on July sixteenth.
Key dates for Euro 2025 qualifiers
July 16: Sweden vs England, Gamla Ullevi, kick-off 6pm
Play-off draw: July 19
Play-off first spherical (two legs): October 23-29
Second spherical of play-offs (two legs): November 27 to December 3
2025 European Cup remaining draw: December 16
Euro 2025 Last: July 2-27, 2025 – Switzerland
