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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Scott Murray

England 2-1 South Africa: women’s international friendly – as it happened

Grace Clinton scores England’s second in Coventry.
Grace Clinton scores England’s second in Coventry. Photograph: Naomi Baker/The FA/Getty Images

Suzanne Wrack was in Coventry tonight. Here’s her verdict. Thanks for reading this MBM. Nighty night.

Sarina Wiegman gives her verdict to ITV. “The first half was more straightforward … we played well … second half we had some struggle moments … we were a little bit too sloppy … the first half we had sloppy moments too … but we created some chances from corners and open play … we scored a very good goal … the second half we were a little bit sloppy … they are smart in the counter-attack … very fast … that was hard for us … we keep trying … keep playing football … keep playing forward … in transitions they would jump on us … make better decisions … just talk about it and move forward … [Leah Williamson’s goal] was really nice for her … the 50 makes it an even extra something … it’s different when you start and I wanted to see that … Jess [Naz] stretches things … runs in behind … Grace [Clinton] played well … she is tight on the ball, despite a couple of moments … together they were finding the pockets.”

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