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Sarina Wiegman hailed England’s begin of their 2-1 victory over the Republic of Eire, however wished to see extra objectives as her facet closed in on qualification for Euro 2025.
Alessio Russo rounded off a high-quality staff transfer whereas Georgia Stanway scored from the penalty spot because the Lionesses took all three factors within the Group A3 conflict at Carrow Street.
After France beat Sweden by the identical scoreline, Wiegman’s facet require only a level towards the Swedes in Gothenburg on Tuesday to safe their place on the finals.
Though, the Lionesses’ margin of victory might have been higher as they loved just below two-thirds of the possession, however transformed simply two of the 16 probabilities they created, whereas Julie Russell struck a stoppage-time comfort for the guests.
“[I am] pleased with the end result,” Wiegman advised ITV. “I assumed we began rather well, and scored an unimaginable purpose. One of the best objectives are those who contain many gamers, in order that was pleasing.
“After that, we created numerous probabilities, however ought to have performed extra within the pockets and in behind. We hoped to attain extra objectives, and naturally, I used to be very annoyed with their purpose within the final minute.
“Sweden on Tuesday will likely be a very completely different sport; they play a distinct system. What we wish to do is, after all, be on the finals. Sweden should win, and we’ll be prepared for that.”
“Job’s achieved. We bought three factors,” ahead Jess Park added. “We’re dissatisfied to have conceded that purpose, however we had plenty of alternatives to place the ball within the web, and we’re pleased with the three factors.
“We’re so targeted [on Tuesday’s game]. We’ve been working actually laborious and simply wish to get these three factors.”
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 12, 2024
