Sarina Wiegman extended her unbeaten run as England manager after the Lionesses dispatched Netherlands 5-1 in a pre-Euro 2022 friendly at Elland Road.
Netherlands opened the scoring in the first half through PSG-bound striker Lieke Martens, however Lucy Bronze drew England level minutes later, after the full-back’s miss-hit cross looped over the head of Dutch goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal and found the top corner.
A hectic second half saw veteran Dutch midfielder Sherida Spitse strike a penalty against the post, only for England to counter and score through substitute Beth Mead 54 seconds later.
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The ruthless Lionesses then sealed the victory with an Ella Toone strike and a brilliant Laura Hemp volley in a matter of minutes. Mead then made it five with her second of the night late in the contest.
The Lionesses, who will be among the favourites at next month’s Euros, are yet to lose under Wiegman’s stewardship, with the England manager having now won 11 of her 13 games.
Next week England will wrap up their pre-tournament preparations by taking on Switzerland in a friendly with the Lionesses subsequently due to play their European Championship opener against Austria at Old Trafford on July 6.
Three days later, Netherlands will kick off their own Euros campaign against Sweden.
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