Despite what happened in Paris on Monday, when they secured their first point ever at the tournament against 2011 champions Japan, Argentinian women’s football has been very hit and miss over the years. Injuries forced England to change their centre-back pairing against the Scots — as a coach you don’t alter that partnership unless you have to. Her experience in the midfield was vital in the opening game. * Casey Stoney MBE won 130 England caps, captaining them and the Great Britain team that took part in the 2012 London Olympics. Now a manager, she steered the new Manchester United Women's team to promotion into the Women's Super League last season at their first attempt.
Source: Daily Mirror June 14, 2019 06:01 UTC