 She has now scored eight goals in ten starts for both Villa and England in 2022-23, her latest strike the highlight of a Player of the Match performance. Daly's dazzling display was yet more evidence that Wiegman can trust her in any position. Chloe Kelly Quite simply Chloe Kelly gave one of her best displays in an England shirt in Murcia. The winger was at her brilliant best, tormenting Japanese defenders and creating the Lionesses' best chances of the game. Alessia Russo headed a perfect Kelly){kind=link}
Wiegman made six changes from the previous game, a 0-0 draw with Czech Republic back in October, as she builds towards the World Cup finals and some fared better than others
England’s Lionesses were at their rampaging best in the 4-0 win over Japan on Friday with Rachel Daly, Chloe Kelly, Ella Toone and debutant Jess Park all on the scoresheet.
The European champions had far too much for their Asian opponents, who struggled after Daly opened the scoring in the 37th minute with a cool finish inside the area.
Manager Sarina Wiegman made six changes from the previous game, a 0-0 draw with the Czech Republic back in October, as the Dutchwoman builds towards next summer’s World Cup finals.
But who in the 23-player squad made their case and who had a night to forget?