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Dom Smith

England player ratings vs Brazil: Mary Earps earns penalty shootout redemption; Lauren James the bright spark

England won the inaugural Women’s Finalissima on penalties, prevailing against reigning Copa America champions Brazil at a sold-out Wembley courtesy of substitute Chloe Kelly’s winning spot-kick.

The one-match competition pits the winners of the Euros and the Copa America against each other, yet Brazil arrived on the back of two straight defeats, losing to Canada and the United States in February. February, though, saw England retain their Arnold Clark Cup title with victories over Italy, Belgium and the Korea Republic.

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