In the last group game, the “Three Lionesses”, who have long since qualified for the quarter-finals, are no longer at stake. Nevertheless, it becomes a spectacle.
Hosts England did not show any weakness in the last game of Group A. Even without coach Sarina Wiegman, who tested positive for the corona virus on Friday, the Lionesses easily beat the team from Northern Ireland 5-0 (2-0). With that, England went into the last eight without conceding a goal and without a point.
In Southampton, Fran Kirby broke through the Northern Ireland bulwark in the 41st minute, Beth Mead (45th) added her fifth goal of the tournament before the break. Alessia Russo (48’/53′) made the quick decision with her brace, an own goal by Kelsie Burrows (76′) made the final point. England meets Spain or Denmark in the quarter-finals, who play second-placed in Germany’s Group B on Saturday.