The two highest-ranked teams in the world, trading blows in front of 78,346 fans at Wembley. Adopted Englishwoman Sarina Wiegman versus an honorary American in Emma Hayes. This was billed as quite the occasion. And in its own way, it was.
Goalless, yes, and devoid of the sort of thrills and spills many eagerly watching on will have expected, but there was always the risk England and the US might nullify each other. It took real defensive organisation for England to keep their visitors out, in front of a world-record attendance for a women's international friendly.
