ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Alessia Russo provides to her spectacular worldwide file, Grace Clinton enjoys a debut to recollect… as Georgia Stanway runs the present

England put their Olympic disappointment behind them as they thrashed Austria 7-2 within the first of two friendlies in Marbella.

Sarina Wiegman opted for some experimentation, with Grace Clinton handed her debut whereas Maya Le Tissier and goalkeeper Hannah Hampton earned solely their third caps.

The Lionesses are enjoying friendlies as a consequence of their failure to qualify for the Nations League knockouts, which is the route of qualification for this summer season’s Olympics.

Friday’s sport with Austria and Tuesday’s pleasant in opposition to Italy are subsequently serving as preparation for his or her Euro 2025 qualifiers, which start in April.

It was a satisfying evening for Wiegman, whose aspect sealed an emphatic win due to a brace from Alessia Russo and strikes from Clinton, Beth Mead, Jess Carter and Rachel Daly.

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Hannah Hampton – 6.5 – Solely a 3rd cap for the Chelsea goalkeeper however she spent a lot of the evening watching her team-mates. Appeared composed enjoying out from the again when required. Might do little concerning the targets she conceded.

Maya Le Tissier – 7 – Impressed at proper again regardless of normally enjoying within the centre of defence for Manchester United. Made some essential tackles and appeared comfy in possession. Practically scored a terrific header.

Esme Morgan – 6.5 – Appeared comfy subsequent to each Greenwood and Wubben-Moy, who got here on at half-time however will likely be disillusioned she was crushed on the back-post for the second purpose.

Alex Greenwood – 6.5 – Captained the aspect and led from the again, however had little or no defending to do earlier than she was given a relaxation when she was changed by Wubben-Moy at half-time.

Niamh Charles – 6.5 – In all probability would have wished to get extra concerned with England’s assaults however stored her positioning nicely in what was a disciplined efficiency from the Chelsea full again.

Georgia Stanway – 9 – Ran the present within the No 6 function and broke by way of Austria’s strains with good passing and linked nicely with Clinton. Additionally disciplined along with her positioning and made some important tackles. Was handed the captain’s armband when Greenwood went off at half-time.

Grace Clinton – 8.5 – A debut to recollect for the midfielder, who checked out house on the worldwide stage. Assured and composed on the ball with some gutsy challenges. Practically scored a sensational strike within the first half however bought her second when she headed in Hemp’s cross shortly after.

Ella Toone – 6.5 – A late name as much as the crew after Fran Kirby dropped out with damage. Appeared busy within the No 10 function however would most likely have preferred to see extra of the ball. Tried to make issues occur when the sport slowed within the second half.

Beth Mead – 8.5 – A menace all evening and scored a sensational left-footed purpose to make it 3-1 within the first half. Scored her second when she fired within the rebound after Lauren James’ shot had been parried.

Lauren Hemp – 7.5 – Acquired in behind the Austria defence on a number of events. Grabbed an excellent help for Clinton’s purpose and performed an element in Mead’s. Proper again Katharina Schiechtl was little question happy to see her go off at half-time.

Alessia Russo – 8.5 – Acquired England up and operating with a poacher’s end after lower than three minutes then scored an excellent second earlier than being taken off. An gratifying evening for England’s No 9.

SUBS:

Lotte Wubben-Moy (for Greenwood 45) – 7

Lauren James (for Hemp 45) – 7

Jess Park (for Clinton 63) – 6

Jess Carter (for Charles) – 7

Rachel Daly (for Russo) – 7