US EditionLionesses Round Off Year with Easy Victory over Ghana
Lucia Kendall scored her first England goal early, and Alessia Russo added a stoppage-time penalty as the Lionesses extended their winning streak to three on the Euro 2025 celebratory tour.
- England ended their final game of the year with a 2-0 victory over Ghana national team at St Mary's stadium .
- As part of a celebratory tour, England marked their Euro 2025 triumph and closed 2025 with 12 wins, one draw and four losses under Sarina Wiegman, England manager.
- Lucia Kendall, Southampton academy graduate, opened scoring after Chloe Kelly's cross and a failed clearance, while a VAR-reviewed stoppage-time handball led to Alessia Russo converting a penalty.
- The narrow scoreline masked England's control, as Sarina Wiegman's side never looked in danger and squad players gained confidence with Alessia Russo and the crowd applauding.
- Players said the England youth pathway helped ease national team transitions, while Sarina Wiegman's squad selections showcased depth with role models like Keira Walsh to emulate.
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