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England beat Brazil on penalties following 1-1 draw to win first edition of Finalissima at packed Wembley Stadium

England became the first winners of the Finalissima after beating Brazil in a penalty shoot-out following a 1-1 draw. Chloe Kelly was the Wembley hero again, scoring the winning penalty to etch the record-breaking Lionesses into history once more. Ad Ella Toone gave England the advantage when she hammered home the opening goal after a fast start, and were only undone when substitute Andressa Alves latched onto a loose ball spilt by England goalkeeper Mary Earps.

Chloe Kelly spot on as England beat Brazil in Finalissima

England's Chloe Kelly scored the winning spot-kick to settle the inaugural Women's Finalissima after a dramatic evening against Brazil in front of a 83,132 Wembley crowd ended in a 4-2 penalty shootout victory.

Lionesses looking for more magic at Wembley in Finalissima

BURTON UPON TRENT, England : Less than a year after they hoisted the Women's European Championship trophy in front of a record crowd at Wembley, England's Lionesses hope to recreate some magic when they host Brazil in the inaugural Women's Finalissima on Thursday.

England Women to wear blue shorts at Finalissima and World Cup after players voice period concerns

The England women's football team have switched from white shorts to blue as players were concerned about playing in white while on their period. Last year Beth Mead and Ellen White said the team spoke to England's official kit manufacturer Nike about making the change because white shorts were “not practical when it’s the time of the month”. Ad «It’s something we’ve fed back to Nike,» Mead said.

England boss Sarina Wiegman vows to 'make every second count' after naming squad for Finalissima against Brazil

England manager Sarina Wiegman has named her Lionesses squad for the upcoming matches against Brazil and Australia ahead of this summer’s World Cup. The 2022 European champions take on Copa America Femenina 2022 winners Brazil in the inaugural Women’s Finalissima in a prestige match at Wembley on April 6.

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England beat Brazil on penalties following 1-1 draw to win first edition of Finalissima at packed Wembley Stadium

Chloe Kelly spot on as England beat Brazil in Finalissima

Lionesses looking for more magic at Wembley in Finalissima

England Women to wear blue shorts at Finalissima and World Cup after players voice period concerns

England boss Sarina Wiegman vows to 'make every second count' after naming squad for Finalissima against Brazil

England to face Brazil in women's 'Finalissima' at Wembley in April 2023

England to play Brazil in first ever women's 'Finalissima'

Soccer-England to face Brazil in women's 'Finalissima' at Wembley in April 2023