England completed an unbeaten 2022 with a 1-1 draw against a resilient Norway in Spain to round off a year like no other.
In-form Rachel Daly headed the Lionesses in front before half-time but Norway, who had Anja Sonstevold sent off, levelled when Frida Maanum capitalised on an error from Ellie Roebuck. Despite failing to win, the draw didn’t dampen what has been a remarkable year for the Lionesses who lifted a major trophy by winning the European Championship, remained unbeaten across 20 games and defeated the number one ranked side in the world, USA at Wembley.
Here are five things we learnt as the Lionesses brought their year to a close.
