But a mistake from skipper Steph Houghton was pounced upon and Claire Emsley smashed home 12 minutes from time to leave England sweating. Neville’s side only had themselves to blame – although Scotland goalkeeper Lee Alexander had kept her country in the match with a string of fine saves. (Image: PA Wire)Shelley Kerr’s side could also count themselves unlucky to have been on the receiving end of a tough VAR decision. It handed England an early chance from the spot to settle their nerves – which Parris did – and allowed them to dictate the majority of the game. The goal settled the Lionesses and it was only Alexander’s efforts that kept the score down by the interval.

Source: Daily Mirror June 09, 2019 19:01 UTC