Queen’s We Are The Champions filled Wembley after England defeated Brazil on penalties to claim the first women’s Finalissima trophy.
Golden glitter rained down on Lionesses wearing yet another gold medal. Winning is an all too familiar feeling for Sarina Wiegman’s side, who extended their unbeaten run to 30 games. Goals scored in those matches: 138, goals conceded: 10.
Against Brazil, though, England had to suffer a bit for their victory, and before this summer’s World Cup that is no bad thing.
The last time England were really under pressure was the 2-1 win over the United States here six months ago. Since then they have hardly been challenged and in the first half of the Finalissima too, it seemed that would be the same story. Euro 2022 champions England dominated possession against Copa America 2022 winners Brazil with 81 per cent of the ball and scored a wonderfully worked team goal, finished off by Ella Toone.
Ella Toone at Wembley… You know the rest ⚽
A wonderfully crafted team goal is finished expertly by Toone. England lead against Brazil!#ITVFootball pic.twitter.com/zTaAfavnE3
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) April 6, 2023
That all changed in the second half as Brazil changed formation, switching from five at the back into a 4-4-2. The extra body in midfield…
