England drew 0-0 with the USA in a Wembley stalemate as Sarina Wiegman faced Emma Hayes on the touchline.
The Lionesses were more secure defensively following last month’s chaotic 4-3 defeat to Germany but the absence of several key attacking players, including Lauren Hemp, Lauren James and Ella Toone, meant the hosts struggled in attack.
The USA had more chances and Mary Earps was forced into two good saves in the first half as England survived some spells of pressure. The visitors also saw a penalty overturned by VAR, with replays showing Yazmeen Ryan’s shot hit Alex Greenwood in the chest.
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FULL-TIME: England 0-0 USA
It ends a stalemate between the reigning European and Olympic champions.
The USA had the better of the chances and could have easily come out victors if not for the defensive heroics of Alex Greenwood and Mary Earps.
The Lionesses enjoyed a spell in the second half where they looked like they could break the deadlock, but provided nothing too testing for Naeher to deal with.
Encouragement will surely be taken from a clean sheet again such a tough opponent.
England 0-0 USA
90+3 mins: Late yellow card for Kelly after clattering into Krueger.
Play has fizzled a bit here – looks like we’re getting a draw, folks.
England 0-0 USA
90+2 mins: Halfway through stoppage time.
USA moving forward – can Emma Hayes find a winner on her Wembley return?
England 0-0 USA
90 mins: Ticking over into stoppage time. Just four minutes of added time, despite the lengthy VAR stoppage earlier on.
Substitutes Kelly and Kirby link up from the short corner and nearly create an opening, but the low delivery is blocked and cleared.
England 0-0 USA
88 mins: Substitution for the US – a debut for Utah Royals star Sentnor, who comes on for skipper Horan.
England 0-0 USA
87 mins: England are on the back foot here and are just about holding on.
After seeing a threatening cross evade the heads of any Americans, Lavelle drives into the box, going a long way before cutting the ball back towards the edge of the six-yard box, where only white shirts stood.
The US are going all out to win this.
England 0-0 USA
85 mins: Ryan tries to make something of what looked to be a faltering USA counter-attack and nearly finds success, winning the ball back before trying to cut it across the box.
Smart defending by Carter to cut it out.
England 0-0 USA
82 mins: More last-ditch defending from Williamson as Lavelle’s cross is hooked away for a corner, preventing a tap in at the back post.
England 0-0 USA
80 mins: Another nervy moment for the Lionesses as England struggle to clear a corner, with Jess Carter sending it behind for another. The short attempt that follows leads to nothing.
The PA announces an attendance of 78,500 in Wembley tonight, which gets a cheer.
England 0-0 USA
78 mins: Massive intervention from Greenwood after a wonderfully orchestrated move from the US front-line splits the defence open.
Lavelle is inside the box ready to shoot but Greenwood steps in to prevent any danger to Earps’ goal.
Source: independent.co.uk
