England Women 4 – 0 Korea Republic

England swept aside Korea Republic in their first competitive encounter of 2023, easing to a 4-0 victory courtesy of goals from four different scorers to get their Arnold Clark Cup campaign off to a flyer.

With just five months to go until the 2023 World Cup commences in Australia and New Zealand, the Arnold Clark Cup is being used as a dress rehearsal for this summer’s tournament, which the Lionesses enter as reigning European champions.

Georgia Stanway broke the deadlock from the penalty spot (40), before a blistering start to the second period saw Sarina Wiegman’s dominant side score twice in four frantic minutes.

Chloe Kelly found the net seconds after the restart (46) while Alessia Russo added an ingenious third (50).

A ruthless second-half display was rounded off stylishly by Lauren James (78), who started ahead of Lauren Hemp out wide, and is now staking a compelling claim for a permanent role in Wiegman’s plans having only made her international debut last September. The goal was her first in an England shirt.

More to follow…

What’s next?

England play Italy in their second Arnold Clark Cup fixture on Sunday at the Coventry Building Society Arena, kick-off 3.15pm.

The Lionesses complete their group stage campaign at Bristol City’s Ashton Gate on Wednesday February 22 against Belgium, kick-off 7.45pm.