Sarina Wiegman conceded England had been “a little bit too sloppy” throughout their slender 2-1 win over South Africa.

The Lionesses received again to profitable methods following their 4-3 defeat by Germany final day trip, with first-half targets from Leah Williamson and Grace Clinton placing them in management on the Coventry Constructing Society Enviornment.

Nonetheless, South Africa halved the deficit 10 minutes into the second half, as Thembi Kgatlana pounced on Williamson’s error earlier than racing away and slotting previous Mary Earps.

England subsequently endured a nervy end to see out the victory, and Wiegman is aware of her gamers should enhance.

“I believed after the primary half, it might be extra simple,” she instructed ITV. “We performed properly within the first half, we had some stronger moments. We had been a little bit too sloppy, however we created some possibilities from corners. We scored an excellent aim.

“Second half, we received there, however we had been a little bit sloppy. They had been good on the counter-attack, and it was exhausting for us.

“We have to preserve making an attempt, preserve enjoying soccer, preserve enjoying forwards. For the time being in transition, they actually jumped on us. [We must] discuss it and transfer ahead.”

Clinton grabbed her second aim in simply 4 caps when she nodded in Maya Le Tissier’s cross, and the Manchester United midfielder hopes she did her probabilities of that includes extra regularly no hurt.

“It was a troublesome sport, South Africa are an amazing crew,” she added. “We anticipated them to be robust, and we handled their particular person qualities.

“It’s a good night time for me. I’m good and assured, and I’m pleased to be there. Everybody desires to play for England, for his or her nation. I need to keep assured and preserve getting targets.”

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