England’s fairytale 2022 continued as Chloe Kelly’s superb goal helped the Lionesses beat former World Champions Japan 4-0.
Rachel Daly, Ella Toone and debutant Jess Park also got on the scoresheet as the European champions made it 25 games unbeaten under Sarina Wiegman, to send a clear message to their fellow World Cup contenders. Park's dream debut strike came in injury time, with her very first touch of the ball in an England shirt after coming on as a substitute only a minute earlier.
It was the in-form Villa star Daly who opened the scoring with her 10th international goal not long before half-time in Murcia, before a second half flurry gave England a comfortable win at the Pinatar Arena. With Lauren Hemp missing from the England manager’s teamsheet for the first time, Kelly made the most of her chance with a fine left-footed finish. The Manchester City winger netting her first goal since the Euros final.
