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Ange Postecoglou said he was pleased with the "effort and intent" of his Celtic players as an unfamiliar line-up claimed a 7-0 win over Austrian side Wiener Viktoria in their opening pre-season friendly.
The crowd of 68,871 was the largest for a European Championship game, beating the previous best of 41,301 from the Euro 2013 final in Sweden, and the enthusiasm of the heavily youthful and noisy supporters fired England to a lively start.
England boss Sarina Wiegman credited the «incredible atmosphere» that helped get her team off to a winning start in the opening game of Euro 2022. The Lionesses weren't at their fluent best against a dogged Austria side, but Beth Mead's 16th-minute goal — a neat finish from Fran Kirby's assist — was enough to give them the three points in front of a frenzied Old Trafford crowd of nearly 70,000. Ad/> The victory puts England in a good position ahead of their next Group A fixture in the tournament against Norway on Monday.
Mary Earps - Only two saves for the Manchester United goalkeeper to make, but they both protected the lead as the clock ticked down and she was otherwise calm under pressure with the ball at her feet. Nothing to suggest that City stopper Ellie Roebuck will be coming in anytime soon. 6
Whether the narrow win over Austria will heighten the expectations around hosts England at Euro 2022, or put a dampener on the hype, remains to be seen according to the RTÉ soccer panel.
England Women’s manager Sarina Wiegman believes her side were not at their best in their Euro 2022 victory over Austria but she is still happy with the win.
England kicked off their Euro 2022 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Austria at Old Trafford in front of a record crowd for a Women's Euro of 68,871. The Lionesses went into the match firm favourites to win, but it was a nervy start, as possession was given away too easily, and Austria put them under pressure.
Hosts England made a winning start to their Euro 2022 campaign beating Austria 1-0 in front of a tournament record crowd of 68,871 at Old Trafford on Wednesday.