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Mead and Russo on target in big Lionesses win

Beth Mead scored twice in quick succession and Alessia Russo also found the net to help England defeat China 8-0 in a big victory at Wembley Stadium.

Beth opened her account on the night after 12 minutes with a fine control and finish from Lucy Bronze's pass.

Our forward then got on the end of Ella Toone's cross two minutes later to double the score for the Lionesses. Lauren Hemp netted two minutes later before a double from Georgia Stanway made it 5-0 at half-time.

Stanway then completed her hat-trick from the spot on 52 minutes. Toone picked up England's sixth goal to go with her hat-trick of assists, before Alessia Russo slid home her latest goal to give the Lionesses their biggest ever win at Wembley.

Chloe Kelly came on in the second half of the contest, replacing Hemp at the interval, alongside Lotte Wubben-Moy, who came on for Esme Morgan. With 15 minutes remaining, Taylor Hinds, also featured, swapping with Lucy Bronze.

Elsewhere, Katie McCabe played 84 minutes in Ireland's narrow victory over Hungary in Marbella, Spain. Katie came off for Tara O'Hanlon as goals from Abbie Larkin, Kyra Carusa and Denise O’Sulivan gave Carla Ward's side the win.

Away from the senior sides, Jessie Gale found the net for England under-20s in a 4-1 loss against the USA in Spain.

Substitute Jessie, currently on loan at Portsmouth after signing a professional contract this summer, netted a late consolation in the defeat.

Laila Harbert, on loan at Portland Thorns, started the contest alongside Cecily Wellesley-Smith, who is on loan at Leicester City.

Vivienne Lia came on for Jane Oboavwoduo after just 11 minutes, with goalscorer Gale coming for teammates Wellseley-Smith on 75 minutes. Sophie Harwood was an unused substitute.

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