England Women U-19s defeat Netherlands at Algarve Cup

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·25 October 2024

Princess Ademiluyi, who set up two of England WU19s’ three goals. (Alexander Canillas / SPP)

England Women U-19s’ new head coach Lauren Smith started with a win as her side began the Algarve Cup by defeating the Netherlands 3-1.

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The Young Lionesses were two up in 15 minutes, Maddy Earl finding the top corner and Lexi Potter turning in from Princess Ademiluyi’s cut-back.

Earl doubled her tally for the day ten minutes before half time, as Ademiluyi claimed a second assist.

The Dutch replied early in the second half but that was where the scoring ended, with a 3-1 win for England.

England next play Norway on Monday 28 October at 1pm UK time.