Women's International Football Friendly ends in England 0-2 Canada
Match report as Demi Stokes and Karen Bardsley errors are punished by Evelyne Viens, and Nichelle Prince as Canada condemn England Women to defeat; Lionesses have won just four of their last 14 internationals England Women fell to a second successive defeat as two defensive errors gifted Canada a 2-0 friendly victory at the bet365 Stadium. In what was England's last chance to impress interim boss Hege Riise ahead of her Team GB squad announcement for the Tokyo Olympics, the Lionesses handed victory to a side who sit two places below them in the world rankings.
A third-minute defensive lapse from Demi Stokes was pounced upon by Evelyne Viens, who gave Canada the lead with a lofted finish over England goalkeeper Carly Telford. Max stake varies. See bet slip for details. Odds subject to fluctuation. Further T&Cs apply. 18+Jordan Nobbs saw a free-kick tipped onto the bar by Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe. Lauren Hemp was denied a brilliant solo goal by a crucial last-gasp challenge from Vanessa Gilles as the Lionesses failed to get back into the game.
Their hopes were extinguished with five minutes remaining when experienced England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley failed to clear the ball on her goal-line; Nichelle Prince bundled the decisive effort over the line. England was keen to respond to Friday's 3-1 defeat to France but found themselves behind inside three minutes.
Janine Beckie played a through-ball to Veins, who was coming back from an offside position. Still, England defender Stokes intercepted it, lost control, and gifted the ball to the Canada striker, who converted past the exposed Telford.
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