England vs Italy LIVE: Arnold Clark Cup result and final score as Rachel Daly goals seal win for Lionesses
England 2-1 Italy: Daly seized her chance after being selected up front and restored England’s lead following a controversial second-half equaliser
England made it two wins out of two at the Arnold Clark Cup as Rachel Daly’s double defeated Italy in Coventry.
The Lionesses made nine changes as Sarina Wiegman named an experimental side but Daly shone after being selected up front.
The Aston Villa striker, who played at left back in the Euros last summer, scored a header in each half as England followed up on their 4-0 opening win over South Korea.
Italy scored a controversial equaliser on 70 minutes after the ball seemed to go out of play before Sofia Cantore headed past Ellie Roebuck, but Daly restored England’s lead when she met Lauren James’ cross and powered a sensational header into the far corner.
England will face Belgium in their final match of the tournament on Wednesday, with the Lionesses in a commanding position as they look to retain the Arnold Clark Cup.
England 2-1 Italy
80 mins: Rachel Daly’s work is done - England’s goalscorer is replaced by Ebony Salmon. Terrific performance from the Aston Villa striker.
So does Wiegman start Daly or Russo against Belgium on Wednesday?
England 2-1 Italy
79 mins: Lauren James has been brilliant since coming on, as you would expect. The changes have really helped England and this is an emphatic statement of the depth of their squad - especially the attacking options.
England 2-1 Italy
74 mins: There’s a bit of a scare for England as Bonansea dances her way into the box, but Wubben-Moy steps in to whack a clearance away.
GOAL! England 2-1 Italy (DALY 70’)
WHAT A HEADER RACHEL DALY!
This is stunning from the England striker, as she doubles up with her second header of the match!
It comes from Lauren James, who creates a yard of space and whips in an inviting ball.
But it’s all down to Daly - who makes a great run towards the front post and glances it across goal into the far corner!
Superb. England weren’t behind for long.
England 1-1 Italy
68 mins: Nobbs finds Kelly with a clever ball and the winger’s cross is blocked behind. From the corner Daly heads wide at the back post. A decent chance, that, Daly was free.
England 1-1 Italy
65 mins: England have made their changes and James, Kelly and Wubben-Moy are on for Robinson, Hemp and Greenwood - so both wingers are swapped.
GOAL! England 1-1 Italy
Out of nowhere, Italy have equalised! But did it cross the line?
There is no VAR or goal-line technology here - but replays show the ball went out of play when Bonansea crossed.
Sofia Cantore won the header and although Roebuck got a hand to it, she couldn’t keep it out. Greenwood hacked away, but the referee says it crossed the line!
It’s really hard to see it though.
England 1-0 Italy
60 mins: There are further changes coming for England - Lauren James, Chloe Kelly and Lotte Wubben-Moy are all about to come on.
England 1-0 Italy
58 mins: After being fouled from behind by Bergamaschi, Hemp drives at the Italy right back and clips in another dangerous ball. Daly’s shot is blocked inside the box.
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