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The attendance smashed the previous best for a match at the women's European Championship by nearly 30,000. The vast majority inside the Theatre of Dreams got what they wanted to see as Beth Mead's early goal ensured the hosts claimed victory despite a sub-par performance. "It was incredible, (there are) no more words," said Wiegman.
England boss Sarina Wiegman described the winning start to Euro 2022 as important while stressing her side can perform better after the Lionesses opened their home campaign with a 1-0 victory over Austria.
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 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.
MANCHESTER, England: The women's European Championship got under way with pre-game fireworks for a tournament record crowd but there was little sparkle from hosts England as they laboured to a 1-0 win over Austria at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Manchester will open the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament tonight as a sell-out crowd at Old Trafford welcomes England's Lionesses when they face Austria.
Sarina Wiegman has made some mark on England in ten months as manager.
England Lionesses will open the Women’s Euro 2022 tournament this evening, as they face Austria in Group A.