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Alnwick football lasses play their part in second England win



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SOCCER starlets Lucy Staniforth and Lucy Bronze helped guide England Women's U17s team to a second win in two days.
The Three Lions team completed a 3-1 triumph over Belgium to put England in pole position in their quest for World Cup Qualification.

Both Lucys, who attend Alnwick's Duchess' High School, both featured in the victory, with Lucy S starting and Lucy B replacing Rachel Daly 10 minutes from time.

And for Lucy S, the Belgium nod saw her win her first full International cap.

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The young Three Lions grabbed maximum points thanks to goals from Gilly Flaherty, Rachel Daly and Danielle Carter.

It means that England top the group with six points. And with Holland defeating the Czech Republic 2-0 in the group's other game, a draw or victory against the Netherlands on Sunday would see England through.

Speaking after the Belgium game, Head Coach Lois Fidler said: "Belgium were a very physical side and it took a while for us to work things out, relax and then start playing our football.

"The start of the second half became more open and Belgium had to chase the game.

"They pulled one back and then it was a real test of character for our young girls. Although it wasn't nice being on the bench after their goal, myself and the coaching staff were waiting to see how our girls would react, and they showed fantastic resilience.

"We had to weather a bit of pressure, but then Sarah Wiltshire came on, got down the wing and Danielle Carter scored her third goal in two games, which also are her first two games at this level."
And despite two wins out of two, Lois maintained:

"No-one is getting carried away. We have a group of players who are very honest and want to learn, and the experiences they have had so far are a long way from Centre of Excellence football.

"We've done well so far and have to make sure that we continue to be professional as a group to give us the best chance of qualifying."

England team: Davey, Daly (Bronze, 80mins), Flaherty, Bonner, Marsh, Holbrook (Nobbs, 53mins), Christiansen, Duggan (c), Jane (Wiltshire, 76mins), Carter, Staniforth.




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  • Last Updated: 28 March 2008 5:15 PM
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  • Location: Alnwick, Northumberland
 
 
  

 
 


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