LONDON: Ten weeks after conquering Europe, England women proclaimed themselves ready for even more after beating the world champion US 2-1 in a friendly at Wembley Stadium on Friday.
Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway scored to help England beat the US for the first time since 2017 and less than 10 months before the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Stanway’s penalty in the 33rd minute put the hosts in front for good before 76,893 fans. Victory extended England’s unbeaten run to 23 games under coach Sarina Wiegman. “It was a great result,” Hemp told broadcaster ITV. “There’s a lot of preparation now for the World Cup.
It’s important that we stay grounded.” England, who won the European championship in late July, took the lead in the 10th when Beth Mead sent a low cross into the box.