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Stanway Hat-Trick Leads England to Record 8-0 Wembley Win Over China

Wiegman stuck largely with trusted combinations despite the one-sided contest.

Overview

  • The Lionesses set their biggest winning margin at Wembley in front of 74,611 supporters.
  • Beth Mead struck twice early, with Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo also on the scoresheet as Toone supplied three assists.
  • Third-choice goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse debuted and kept a clean sheet with Hannah Hampton and Khiara Keating sidelined.
  • The victory was Sarina Wiegman's 50th in charge, and she defended limited experimentation by stressing the importance of taking every game seriously.
  • England conclude their Homecoming Series against Ghana at St Mary’s on Tuesday before turning to World Cup qualifying in the spring.