Arnold Clark Cup

Both Italy and Belgium had chances to win this opening tie of the Arnold Clark Cup tie at the MK Dons stadium.

Her 70th international goal was enough to give them the win despite Italy's second-half fightback. That was, until the 65th minute when they managed to equalise through a brilliant curling effort from substitute Manuela Giugliano, just minutes after coming on. Italy came out stronger in the second half and it was clear it would be a long 45 minutes for Belgium as the Italians took charge of the match from the 50th minute, signified by some clever play between the players.

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Ryan is a staff writer for FourFourTwo, joining the team full-time in October 2022. Arnold Clark started a nationwide chain of motorship dealerships after opening his first showroom in Glasgow in 1954. England beat Germany and drew to Spain and Canada, finishing ahead of Spain on goal difference.

Hello and welcome to The Athletic's live coverage of England vs South Korea in the Arnold Clark Cup. This is England's first match of 2023 and one of three ...

They probed primarily through Lauren James, and were duly rewarded for their dominance late in the first half when the Chelsea forward was brought down in the penalty area. Korea are a touch slow to everything and after another flowing passing move Zelem places here effort from the edge of the area, but it is just wide. What a performance it has been from James and it is likely to be the first of many for the 21-year-old. Every time they attempt to play the ball from the back they are surrounded by a sea of white shirts and either concede possession in their own half or clear it long to the England backline. A puff of the cheeks from Choo, who takes a rest at the post as England prepare to take a corner. A rebound lands at the feet of Robinson, who is unable to open her England scoring account as her effort crashes against the posts despite a gaping goal.

England will hope to defend their 2022 Arnold Clark Cup title at this year's tournament as they prepare to take on Korea, Italy and Belgium.

Prices are ranging from £10-33 and can be found on the ITV will continue their coverage of the Lionesses and will therefore broadcast all fixtures at the Arnold Clark Cup. Their first match will be later this evening, Thursday 16 February, against Korea Republic. Here is the full schedule for the competition: Advertisement This competition, which will feature Belgium, Italy and South Korea along with England and the Lionesses’ manager, Sarina Wiegman has described it as the ‘perfect preparation’ ahead of this summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Goalkeeper Emily Ramsey is currently the only uncapped player in the Arnold Clark Cup squad. All future internationals will receive a legacy cap after making ...

All future internationals will receive a legacy cap after making their first appearance at a celebration event in the week of England’s participation in the Finalissima in April - allowing as many former Lionesses as possible the opportunity to receive their own cap. Goalkeeper Emily Ramsey is currently the only uncapped player in the Arnold Clark Cup squad. Dating back to the very first official FA match in 1972 it’s said to mirror a similar initiative with the senior men’s team. It is so special and only belongs to you.” We want to keep legacies alive.” [Korea Republic](https://www.football.london/womens-football/korea-republic-arnold-clark-cup-26225495) in [Milton Keynes](https://www.football.london/womens-football/arnold-clark-cup-stadium-hosts-26224008), Sarina Wiegman invited four Lionesses legends to present each player with a velvet cap bearing their individual legacy number.

The Lionesses are about to kick off their first tournament since winning Euro 2022. Here's what you need to know and why you should tune in.

Although Rachel Daly moonlights as a defender when she plays for England, for her club (Aston Villa) she plays as a forward and is currently the joint-top goal scorer in the WSL with 10 goals in 13 games. Increased viewership will only help to propel women’s football further and help players to access the kinds of facilities and support they need to play at their best. Need we remind you of Russo’s preposterous backheel goal against Sweden in the Euro 2022 semi-final? [Beth Mead](https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/bbc-sports-personality-of-the-year-2022-the-best-reactions-to-lioness-beth-meads-win/746764), who won player of the tournament and the Golden Boot, is currently recovering from an ACL injury she sustained in November of last year. Post- [Euro 2022 win](https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/england-lionesses-euros-2022-win-reactions/690603), average attendances in the Women’s Super League increased by 200%. She’s finally back to full health and will captain the team throughout the Arnold Clark Cup. We’re confident we can expect more of the same during the Arnold Clark Cup. Or, the penalty she scored in the friendly against the USA at a sold-out Wembley last October? Then, there was [Chloe Kelly’s iconic celebration](https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/womens-euros-final-chloe-kellys-topless-celebration/690587) after tapping in that magic winning goal. And, in much, much happier memories, there was the time that football (finally) came home after the Other players who weren’t in the Euro squad that we’re excited to watch include Ebony Salmon, Katie Robinson, Jessica Park, Niamh Charles, Emily Ramsey, Sandy MacIver, [win](https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/england-lionesses-euros-2022-win-reactions/690603) that will go down in history – and not just because it’s the first time an England football team has won a major trophy since 1966.

Lionesess legend Fara Williams says the unique challenges of England's Milton Keynes Arnold Clark Cup test will provide the perfect preparation…

Arnold Clark Cup tickets are now on sale! "That is something that the Lionesses might not be as used to so it will be a new test." "The quality and calibre of players on the pitch is another dimension now so for any football fan this is a great opportunity to see some high-quality football." "With Alessia Russo and Ella Toone now having to make their impact at the start, this tournament might be a chance for Sarina to look at new impact players that will make those differences for us. "The likes of Korea Republic, a team from the Asian continent that we don't really play that much, will be the one I'm looking forward to the most. "Last year, the Arnold Clark Cup was the tournament that really sent the Lionesses on their way to success and gave them that confidence going into the Euros.

A Georgia Stanway penalty and goals from Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo secured a 4-0 win against South Korea.

Ella Toone sent a shot wide and saw another pushed behind by Kim, Lucy Bronze hit one too high, James had one saved at the end of a forward burst and Stanway headed over. James’ impressive performance, for what was her sixth cap, was then rewarded with a goal as she whipped a shot beyond Kim, and Robinson almost made it 5-0 in the closing stages as her effort came back off the upright. Wiegman’s team continue their Arnold Clark Cup campaign, and preparations for the summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, by facing the Italians in Coventry on Sunday.

England's defence of their Arnold Clark Cup title gets off to the perfect start as they comfortably beat South Korea at Stadium MK.

Lauren James (England) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Katie Robinson (England) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. - Shots - Possession - 18Zelem - 17Salmon - 14Park - 13MacIver - 12Daly - 11Hemp I can't complain about the depth of this team. We will figure out more things and do some changes.

England claimed a convincing 4-0 win over South Korea in their opening Arnold Clark Cup match on Thursday, as the Lionesses kick-started their preparations ...

Winning seems to be all the Lionesses know, as they made a rampant start to this World Cup year by kicking off their Arnold Clark Cup title defence with a ...

James was felled, and up stepped Stanway to ram the ball fiercely to the goalkeeper’s right. Zelem was introduced from the bench at half-time and Coombs got her first half-an-hour of international football since 2015. And they so nearly had four when Stanway rattled the crossbar with a stinging effort following a well-worked short corner. James was the loser — slipping as she shot. She beat four players as she darted in from the left towards the box. She cut in on her left foot, striking into the grateful arms of Mary Earps.

A brilliant display from England's Lionesses at the start of their Arnold Clark Cup defence will fill them with confidence ahead of Sunday's game against ...

Korea Republic had moments of reminding England that they were still in the game, but it was clear from the first goal that England were going to eventually dominate the match. It was Georgia Stanway who fired home England's first goal of the tournament from the penalty spot in the 40th minute and the strong half continued for the Lionesses but they were stopped from getting one more before the break after some excellent play and dominating the field. England dominated possession in the first half forcing J M Kim into some big saves and it was a frustrating first 15 minutes with opportunity after opportunity - but they just couldn't get the ball in the net.

Lionesess legend Fara Williams says the unique challenges of England's Milton Keynes Arnold Clark Cup test will provide the perfect preparation…

Arnold Clark Cup tickets are now on sale! "That is something that the Lionesses might not be as used to so it will be a new test." "The quality and calibre of players on the pitch is another dimension now so for any football fan this is a great opportunity to see some high-quality football." "With Alessia Russo and Ella Toone now having to make their impact at the start, this tournament might be a chance for Sarina to look at new impact players that will make those differences for us. "The likes of Korea Republic, a team from the Asian continent that we don't really play that much, will be the one I'm looking forward to the most. "Last year, the Arnold Clark Cup was the tournament that really sent the Lionesses on their way to success and gave them that confidence going into the Euros.

A Georgia Stanway penalty and goals from Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo secured a 4-0 win against South Korea.

Ella Toone sent a shot wide and saw another pushed behind by Kim, Lucy Bronze hit one too high, James had one saved at the end of a forward burst and Stanway headed over. James’ impressive performance, for what was her sixth cap, was then rewarded with a goal as she whipped a shot beyond Kim, and Robinson almost made it 5-0 in the closing stages as her effort came back off the upright. Wiegman’s team continue their Arnold Clark Cup campaign, and preparations for the summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, by facing the Italians in Coventry on Sunday.

Chloe Kelly's impressive form in front of goal continued as England's Arnold Clark Cup defence got off to the perfect start against South Korea.

[Alex Greenwood](https://www.mancity.com/players/alex-greenwood), who would provide an assist for England’s third when her near-post cross from the left was fired home by Russo. [Lauren Hemp](https://www.mancity.com/players/lauren-hemp) and [Laura Coombs](https://www.mancity.com/players/laura-coombs) – making her first international appearance in eight years – were introduced after the hour as the hosts continued to turn the screw. [Yui Hasegawa](https://www.mancity.com/players/yui-hasegawa) though, who couldn't prevent Japan from a 1-0 defeat to Brazil in their SheBelieves Cup opener. [Filippa Angeldahl](https://www.mancity.com/players/filippa-angeldahl) helped Sweden to a convincing 4-1 friendly win over China. [SHOP THE CHLOE KELLY RANGE](https://shop.mancity.com/en/shop-by-player/womens-team/forwards/chloe-kelly/) And she could well have added to that tally earlier than she did in Milton Keynes when she miscued an effort with the outside of her boot after working the space well inside the area.