Arnold Clark Cup

England 6-1 Belgium: The Lionesses lifted the Arnold Clark Cup for the second time after thrasing Belgium at Ashton Gate.

The winger wasn’t even in the Euros squad last summer - an unbelievable addition to England’s attacking options. Lauren James wins player of the tournament! I was a little bit gutted (to not get the hat-trick) but it’s about the team tonight - we were brilliant. The games were good but we know we have to step up more.” We saw lots of things, so a good step forward for preparations for the World Cup.” The victory added to wins against South Korea and Italy this week as the Lionesses took maximum points from the four-team tournament and comfortably retained their title.

England cap off their round-robin tournament in a clash against familiar rivals Belgium in the Arnold Clark Cup.

Similar playing styles of Coombs and Stanway mean they could swap over to test the partnerships and see what Coombs can deliver on the international stage after being left out for so long. They have attempted to qualify for each World Cup since the women’s tournament was established in 1991, but have yet to succeed in that aim. They were eventually knocked out after losing 1-0 to Sweden in the quarter-finals fighting for the chance to meet England in the semis. Another 4-3-3 formation for Lionesses head coach Sarina Wiegman to break down but a different challenge to the 4-4-1-1 from their previous meeting. While they equalised against France before succumbing to a 2-1 loss at the Euros they finished group D runners-up after beating Italy 1-0 and drawing 1-1 with Iceland. Belgium became vulnerable when committing their full-backs to support the attack only to become exposed and exploited at the back on the counter - especially through Lauren Hemp and Chloe Kelly out wide applying pressure high up the pitch.

England Women take on Belgium today with the Arnold Clark Cup at stake.Both sides have beaten Italy and South Korea meaning the winners of today's match at ...

Wiegman’s side began the encounter in dominant fashion, as their slick passing pinned back the Belgium defence from the opening whistle. Moments later, Bronze slotted home from a set-piece to extend the hosts’ advantage. They have scored 137 goals and conceded just nine in their 29 unbeaten games since the Dutch manager took charge in September 2021. There was further drama in stoppage time as Belgium managed a late consolation through Elena Dhont’s rasping effort. 63' England 3-0 Belgium 66' England 3-0 Belgium England have been absolutely dominant in possession in the second half, with goalkeeper Earps hardly having a touch of the ball. 72' England 3-0 Belgium Two goals and plenty of energy all evening. A rare chance for them to threaten the England goal... 79' England 4-0 Belgium Despite failing to keep a clean sheet, England rubber-stamped their victory as Williamson’s composed finish added a sixth goal for England in the dying embers of the game.

England Lionesses will play Belgium in their final Arnold Clark Cup match in the hope of retaining title.

There are no fresh injury concerns ahead of the final Arnold Clark Cup match. Both teams have two wins from two matches but with England ahead on goal difference, they will only need a draw with their opposition to retain the trophy. The earlier match will have coverage starting at 4.25pm ahead of the 4.45pm kick-off. This will be held following South Korea and Italy’s clash which will start at 4.45pm. [the Lionesses](/topic/the-lionesses) once again came away with a win and have now extended their unbeaten streak to 29 matches. Advertisement

England's Lionesses meet Belgium in what is essentially an Arnold Clark Cup decider in Bristol, with the hosts looking to preserve their 100 per cent record ...

Wiegman can always surprise with her team selection, but restoring Daly to left-back at the expense of Greenwood in her current form would be a huge call. Against South Korea, Greenwood was given the nod over Daly at left-back and responded with a superb all-action display, rampaging down the left wing at will whilst also remaining solid in defence. Then, against Italy, Greenwood was switched inside to centre-half, where she has played for City this season, and took the captain's armband with Leah Williamson and Millie Bright rested. However, as one of the most senior and talented players in the England squad, if anyone can retain her place, it should be Manchester City star Hemp. Daly has a chance of the golden boot after her two goals against Italy, so we should see her at some stage, although it might be hard to predict which position she could feature in. But in all likeliness, Alessia Russo or Rachel Daly will be given another chance to impress in the England No.9 shirt.

Italy finishes third in the Arnold Clark Cup after a last-minute goal from Martina Rosucci.

[South Korea](https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2022/12/02/1131187-south-korea-2-1-portugal-hwang-hee-chan-rescues-south-korea.html) turned the tables and a lovely finish from Ji equalised against the odds, as Italy paid the price for not putting away their chances. [Barbara Bonansea](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2018/03/07/womens-football/888530-barbara-bonansea-on-playing-for-juventus-and-a-particular-goal-against-torres.html) replaced Serturini and Martina Rosucci replaced Giada Greggi in the 66th minute. [Lee Geum-Min](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2021/05/09/womens-football/1070660-brightonhove-albion-women-3-1-bristol-city-bristol-city-relegated-from-the-super-league-by-excellent-brighton.html) inspired a Korean attack with a through ball, aiming for Son Hwa-Yeon. Rosucci capitalised on Bonansea's cross and tapped home unmarked, in the 95th minute. A scramble in the box resulted from the corner conceded by Italy and it was harder for Korea to miss than to score. [Sofia Cantore](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2023/02/19/1138264-bertolini-post-italy-england.html) to take a shot on goal, but she could not hit the target. Italy looked to extend their lead after Cantore let the ball run through her legs to leave a shot for Caruso. Valentina Giacinti attempted a through ball into a dangerous area in the box, but Serturini was caught offside in the 10th minute. With the last chance of the game, Italy took home three points. Annamaria Serterini made three Korean players commit to her threatening run on the left-hand side and floated in a threatening cross which deflected off the Korean defence. Ji So-Yun equalised with a well-placed finish, but Martina Rosucci stole the show with a 90+5th minute winner to take all three points. It was evident that the previous

The Lionesses faced Belgium in their final Arnold Clark Cup match as they looked to defend their title.

The tournament England could win ahead of Women's World Cup](https://www.football.london/womens-football/what-is-arnold-clark-cup-26223292) [England player ratings as Lauren James shines for Lionesses in Arnold Clark Cup](https://www.football.london/womens-football/lionesses-player-ratings-korea-republic-26259698) And so it seemed Belgium had wearily relented to their fate after failing to muster a shot in the entire second half as the match crested into its final 20 minutes, with the team’s all-time leading goalscorer Tessa Wullaert casting a dejected figure up top. Kelly needed just four minutes to extended England's lead after the restart, this time latching onto Evrard’s spillage from Toone’s initial shot and firing in at the back post. Georgia Stanway obliged the cries early on, but whistled a shot wide, while Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood both took pops of their own but were blocked by an already concerningly deep Belgium defence. By the match’s end, England boasted 71% possession and 30 shots, with 12 target, while keeping Belgium to a measly two. Goals from Chloe Kelly, Leah Williamson and Lucy Bronze and an own goal from Belgium’s Janine Biesmans fired England into their third trophy lift in exactly a year.

England 6-1 Belgium: The Lionesses defended the Arnold Clark Cup as Sarina Wiegman's team added their third victory of the tournament.

The tournament in Australia and New Zealand starts on 20 July and sees England in Group D with China, Denmark and Haiti, who secured their place with a 2-1 play-off victory over Chile on Wednesday. They finish three points clear of the Belgians at the top of the final Arnold Clark Cup table, with Italy third after beating South Korea 2-1 in Wednesday’s earlier match at the Bristol stadium. England 6-1 Belgium: The Lionesses defended the Arnold Clark Cup as Sarina Wiegman’s team added their third victory of the tournament

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It is now 29 games unbeaten for the Lionesses under Wiegman. Chloe Kelly has won the Golden Boot for the tournament this year, while Lauren James won Player of ...

Now the tournament's top scorer, Chloe Kelly is going for the hat-trick! Chloe Kelly again with her second of the night! Just lacking that clinical touch in the final third. "It's a great feeling, it's a great tournament in preparation for the World Cup this summer and building momentum." Champions of the Arnold Clark Cup for the second year in a row. Chloe Kelly has won the Golden Boot for the tournament this year, while Lauren James won Player of the Tournament.

England successfully defend the Arnold Clark Cup after a thumping victory over Belgium makes it three wins from three games in the tournament.

Lucy Bronze (England) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Elena Dhont (Belgium Women) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Attempt blocked. Leah Williamson (England) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. - Away4 - Home8 - Fouls - Away2 - Shots It is an amazing feeling and I am just happy to be a part of it. That is a real strength of their team." England's preparations for the Women's World Cup continue to go smoothly.

The Lionesses retained the trophy by cruising past Belgium to win a third trophy under Sarina Wiegman. Soccer Football - Women???s International - Arnold ...

What Belgium did provide was a test of another side setting up a low block; thanks to James and Kelly, England had little trouble breaking it down. The midfielder started the move that led to England’s third shortly after the break, goalkeeper Nicky Evrard spilling it for another tap-in from Kelly that won her the tournament Golden Boot. At least it was a sell-out in Bristol, this time England playing to a crowd of nearly 27,000. Shouts for handball against Alessia Russo in the build-up were ignored, with no VAR in the ground. The only possible criticism was of James’ decision-making. Whatever the competition in attack, James simply has to be accommodated.

KATHRYN BATTE AT ASHTON GATE: It always felt like a formality that England would sail through these three Arnold Clark Cup fixtures, such is the belief ...

But England were not finished yet as Williamson slotted in a sixth with the last kick of the game After gliding past two defenders, James sent in a cross that was not dealt with by Belgium’s defence and Kelly was able to tap in on the goal-line. The game ended in a frenzy with three goals in five minutes. 'There is a lot more to come from Lauren James, she is a big talent, very tight on the ball and speed. James should have put England ahead when she was picked out by Kelly in the box but could only blaze a shot over the bar. They passed that test with two draws and a win, winning the tournament before going on to become European champions in the summer.

Victory at the 2022 Arnold Clark Cup gave England a taste for success - but this year's edition felt more like a box ticked with greater ambitions in mind.

"They're really competing and we're growing in depth so it will be really hard. "We expect of course in the World Cup to be challenged more against top-level opposition. We make the decisions for April and players go back to their clubs too. The Arnold Clark Cup was a perfect opportunity to do that - when you've got three games that are quite close together," added Houghton. "We've gone into these games with a good attitude. "Of course when you go into a tournament you want to win it. Whether it's Lauren Hemp or Lauren James [who plays] it doesn't matter." So still lots of top-level games to play," said Wiegman. ahead of the World Cup," former Lionesses captain Steph Houghton told BBC Radio 5 Live. This month, England, ranked fourth in the world, did not face anyone higher than 15th. "It was really good. Now, we did a little better.

England boss Sarina Wiegman expressed her happiness with the week's work after a successful defence of the Arnold Clark Cup was completed with a 6-1 ...

We just want to really see them over the next month, at their club, and then we come back in camp again. “You play against the team who won the European Championship. “We expect of course in the World Cup that we’ll be challenged more against top, top level countries. I think out of possession we won the ball back so much. It was deserved by England.” We are too.

Chloe Kelly and skipper Leah Williamson notched a brace apiece as England completed a successful defence of the Arnold Clark Cup by thrashing Belgium 6-1 at ...

And Kelly was then unlucky not to make it a treble as her shot was just too high, touching the crossbar on its way. The advantage was then doubled in the 42nd minute when Williamson headed home from Bronze's delivery - it looked as if Alessia Russo may have handled in the build-up, but the effort was given and there was no VAR to review the incident. The latter pair then combined to put the hosts in front, James going past three players as she cut in from the right and dribbled into the box, her cross coming off Biesmans, and Kelly firing in on the line.

The European champions, who beat Italy and South Korea in their other two games, stretched their unbeaten run to 29 matches under Sarina Wiegman. The Lionesses ...

England successfully defended their Arnold Clark Cup title this month and learned plenty in preparation for this summer's World Cup.

"She's such a joy to watch. "You can't ignore Daly's form at Aston Villa. It means she is now in a good position to seal her place in Wiegman's starting XI for the World Cup. With Kirby still to return and those three having all appeared at the Arnold Clark Cup, there is a decision to be made on who Wiegman takes to the World Cup in July. She was given plenty of game time at the Arnold Clark Cup though, starting all three matches at centre-back or left-back, and was particularly strong in the opening victory over South Korea. "The likes of Lauren James haven't got much international experience, but she's having a great season with Chelsea and she's got to go and prove it on the international stage now." Manchester City defender Alex Greenwood, who has been in excellent form with her club, had to settle for five substitute appearances at Euro 2022 despite featuring heavily for England in the build-up. Wiegman did not change her midfield trio - or entire starting XI - during the Euros, but there may be a spot in the squad for several players to challenge for. A year ago, James was struggling for minutes at Chelsea and was not even considered for selection at Euro 2022 - now she must go to the World Cup and is set for a starring role. It means Wiegman has a selection headache up front, while Tottenham's Beth England, who has scored four in five matches since moving to north London, did not even make the cut for Arnold Clark Cup selection. But after scoring 10 goals in 13 matches for Villa in the Women's Super League this season, calls for her to start up front were hard to ignore for Wiegman - and Daly did not disappoint. [over South Korea](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64650866), picked up an assist from the bench [against Italy](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64688596) and was named player of the tournament after [tormenting Belgium](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64718305) in the final match.