- England 2-1 South Africa
- Hosts score two early goals but fail to impress
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.
Written by Suzanne Wrack at the Coventry Building Society Arena
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/oct/29/england-south-africa-womens-friendly-international-match-report under the title “Lionesses stumble past South Africa and raise ‘more questions’ for Wiegman”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.