England could have scored more than four. Both Russo and Lauren Hemp stole marches on their markers in the first half but saw headers flash wide. As Russo said on the eve of the match, they have several players in this squad who can turn the match in a blink of an eye. And that includes their goalkeeper Hannah Hampton.

The defending UEFA Women’s European Champions look to get on the winning track on Wednesday, as England prepares to take on the Netherlands.

England and Sarina Wiegman put right everything they had got wrong against France. Lauren James was moved back to the right side of the attack and showed her class with two superb strikes. Ella Toone came into the team and capped off a hard-working performance with a deserved goal.