In a dominant 3-0 victory over Australia women's national football team, Sarina Wiegman lauded young debutant Lucia Kendall for her standout performance, yet her post-match high was overshadowed when forward Michelle Agyemang was stretchered off with what appeared to be a serious knee injury.
- England secured a 3-0 victory over Australia women's national football team at Pride Park, bouncing back after a recent defeat with Brazil.
- Debutant midfielder Lucia Kendall (Aston Villa) impressed in her first senior appearance, earning a “Player of the Match” nod for an assured display under Wiegman’s new-cycle plans.
- Head coach Sarina Wiegman praised Kendall’s maturity but voiced concern over Michelle Agyemang’s injury after the young forward was stretchered off late in the game.
- The injury to Michelle Agyemang came off-the-ball and looked serious, overshadowing what should have been a simpler night of dominance for England.
- Despite the sending-off of Australia’s Alanna Kennedy with the red card early on giving England a numerical advantage, the match featured useful experimentation as England navigate a new era.
