England maintained their winning run in the Arnold Clark Cup with a 2-1 victory over Italy.
Sarina Wiegman made nine changes to the side that beat Korea Republic last time out, with Rachel Daly replacing Alessia Russo up front. And the Aston Villa striker got England off the mark after 32 minutes, nodding home a delightful ball from Katie Robinson.
Sofia Cantore restored parity with a contoversial header at the near-post before substitute Lauren James whipped in a lovely cross that was neatly tucked away by Daly to hand England the win.
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Here's how the players got on at Coventry's CBS Arena....
Ellie Roebuck - 6
Made an early save from Giacinti and positioning was good to thwart the striker again before the break. Could have perhaps done better for the Italy goal.
Alex Greenwood - 7
Moved from the left to her more convential position at centre back. Snuffed out plenty of danger from Italy on the break. Subbed.
Keira Walsh - 6
Back in the side after illness and did a tidy enough job in the middle of the park, though Italy dealt with her well. Subbed.
Lauren Hemp - 7
Looked lively down the left-hand side and a handful for Boattin when she switched to the left. Subbed.
Rachel Daly - 8
Playing in the number nine spot and tested Giuliani with an early effort after an error at the back from Italy. Got England off the mark with a lovely header and restored their lead in the second half. Subbed.
Jess Park - 7
Deployed as a number 10 and had a couple of early sighters. Certainly not short of confidence on her first England start. Subbed.
Jess Carter - 7
Tidied up nicely at the back and linked up nicely with Le Tissier. Tried to feed the ball forwards.
Niamh Charles - 7
Got forwards from left-back and linked up nicely with Hemp. Did well against Cantore after her introduction.
Katie Robinson - 8
Probably England's brightest attacking outlet in the first half. Looked equally comfortable on both flanks and set up Daly for the opener. Subbed.
Maya Le Tissier - 7
Showed her versatility at right-back and linked up nicely with Jess Park in midfield.
Laura Coombs - 6
Largely kept quiet in the middle of the park.
Substitutes:
Katie Zelem - 6
Couple of loose passes after her introduction but injected some energy in the middle of the park.
Jordan Nobbs - 6
Was denied twice by Giuliani early in the second half.
Lauren James - 7
Set up Daly for England's second with a delightful ball.
Lotte Wubben-Moy - 6
Cleared the danger well late on.
Chloe Kelly - 6
Pressed well after her introduction.
Ebony Salmon
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