Chelsea’s Niamh Charles gave England Boss Sarina Wiegman a lot to think about on Sunday regarding England’s back line in the 2-1 triumph over Italy at the Arnold Clark Cup.
The 23-year-old slotted in at left-back beside Alex Greenwood, Jess Carter and Maya Le Tissier in a rather experimental defensive line-up and offered a forward-thinking attacking option should Rachel Daly be nudged into an attacking role.
Charles’ form was a sensational watch, especially with link-up play with Lauren Hemp and Jess Park down the left flank where they dominated the Italians. Charles got involved assisting the attack with overlaps and one-two balls luring in blue shirts, and yet carried out her defensive duties flawlessly.
