Lionesses stumble past South Africa and raise ‘more questions’ for Wiegman

Grace Clinton heads in England’s second goal, in the home side’s 2-1 victory against South Africa. Photograph: Godfrey Pitt/Action Plus/Shutterstock

There were more questions to be asked than answers provided in England’s 2-1 victory against South Africa but, to a certain extent, friendlies are when they can afford to be far from their best.

As long as they are ready by 2 July, when Sarina Wiegman’s players begin the defence of their European title at Euro 2025 in Switzerland, there will be few complaints.