Euro 2022: The stats behind England’s record-breaking performances

England’s win over Norway was a statement of intent.

Sarina Wiegman’s demanding nature since the start of her tenure culminated in a 8-0 drubbing for Norway at the Amex Stadium. 

After France set the record for the most goals in a half against Italy just a day before, the Lionesses went one better and scored six the very next day. 

Records were shattered left, right and centre. It was the biggest margin of a win ever in a Euros, men’s or women’s. It was Norway’s heaviest defeat ever in women’s football. 

England’s press that day was arguably the best we have ever seen. It was well structured and intense, causing multiple dangerous turnovers in the process. In fact, three out of eight goals resulted from a turnover following a pressing sequence. 

There was a certain swagger about them that day. The Lionesses roared in all glory. They seemed to have broken the shackles and looked like the favourites they are touted to be. 

Amid all the hype, Wiegman remained her muted self, reemphasising the fact that nothing has been won yet and winning big in the group still only rewards them three points. But it was certainly a statement win.

Here are the main takeaways and tactical nuances from England’s performances so far.

Beth Mead is magic. Fuelled by the rejection at the Olympics, Mead has been in sensational form and her performance against Norway was simply outstanding. 

The Arsenal forward is currently the top goalscorer at Euro 2022 with four goals, scoring a magnificent hat-trick against Norway. It wasn’t just the goalscoring exploits – she was also at her creative best, creating five chances in the game and grabbing one assist.

Mead was a nightmare for Norway’s makeshift left back, Julie Blakstad. The youngster found it