England’s Finalissima win was perfect – they needed test before World Cup and passed it

Queen’s We Are The Champions filled Wembley after England defeated Brazil on penalties to claim the first women’s Finalissima trophy. “Rocky, complacent, not good on the ball,” was England captain Leah Williamson’s assessment of their second-half performance. “We’re really disappointed to concede the goal but the learnings are very important so that we can figure out how to adapt for the future.” Wiegman has emphasised the importance of reacting to tactical changes within games and conceded England struggled in the second half, but said “it’s good for us”. “But it is good to expose yourself to all these challenges.” Rachel Daly inspects her Finalissima winners’ medal with head coach Sarina Wiegman England had not even experienced the practicalities of a shootout in their 17 months under Wiegman, so this was another box ticked before they travel to the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in July. “The girls who stepped up were brave and confident.” Earps put her mistake to bed immediately in the shootout, getting a hand to Brazil’s first penalty before pulling off a brilliant save to deny Tamires on their second, Rafaelle then put the third one over via the crossbar.