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England v USA LIVE: Lionesses result and reaction from Wembley stalemate

England 0-0 USA: There was a stalemate at Wembley as Emma Hayes faced Sarina Wiegman on the touchline

Will Castle,Jamie Braidwood
Saturday 30 November 2024 17:47 EST
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England drew 0-0 with the USA in a Wembley stalemate as Sarina Wiegman faced Emma Hayes on the touchline.

The Lionesses were more secure defensively following last month’s chaotic 4-3 defeat to Germany but the absence of several key attacking players, including Lauren Hemp, Lauren James and Ella Toone, meant the hosts struggled in attack.

The USA had more chances and Mary Earps was forced into two good saves in the first half as England survived some spells of pressure. The visitors also saw a penalty overturned by VAR, with replays showing Yazmeen Ryan’s shot hit Alex Greenwood in the chest.

Follow all the latest updates from Wembley below.

Wiegman’s post-match thoughts

Sarina Wiegman is taking the positives from today’s goalless draw - but is not resting on her laurels ahead of next summer’s European Championships.

“We’re learning things so of course this gives confidence, this shows where we're at,” she told ITV.

“This shows also that we need to improve things and we need to keep improving. It's November now, July 2 is when the tournament starts. So this is good, but we want to be better again.”

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Will Castle30 November 2024 19:28

FULL-TIME: England 0-0 USA

It ends a stalemate between the reigning European and Olympic champions.

The USA had the better of the chances and could have easily come out victors if not for the defensive heroics of Alex Greenwood and Mary Earps.

The Lionesses enjoyed a spell in the second half where they looked like they could break the deadlock, but provided nothing too testing for Naeher to deal with.

Encouragement will surely be taken from a clean sheet again such a tough opponent.

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Will Castle30 November 2024 19:16

England 0-0 USA

90+3 mins: Late yellow card for Kelly after clattering into Krueger.

Play has fizzled a bit here - looks like we’re getting a draw, folks.

Will Castle30 November 2024 19:12

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90+2 mins: Halfway through stoppage time.

USA moving forward - can Emma Hayes find a winner on her Wembley return?

Will Castle30 November 2024 19:11

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90 mins: Ticking over into stoppage time. Just four minutes of added time, despite the lengthy VAR stoppage earlier on.

Substitutes Kelly and Kirby link up from the short corner and nearly create an opening, but the low delivery is blocked and cleared.

Will Castle30 November 2024 19:09

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88 mins: Substitution for the US - a debut for Utah Royals star Sentnor, who comes on for skipper Horan.

Will Castle30 November 2024 19:07

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87 mins: England are on the back foot here and are just about holding on.

After seeing a threatening cross evade the heads of any Americans, Lavelle drives into the box, going a long way before cutting the ball back towards the edge of the six-yard box, where only white shirts stood.

The US are going all out to win this.

Will Castle30 November 2024 19:06

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85 mins: Ryan tries to make something of what looked to be a faltering USA counter-attack and nearly finds success, winning the ball back before trying to cut it across the box.

Smart defending by Carter to cut it out.

Will Castle30 November 2024 19:04

England 0-0 USA

82 mins: More last-ditch defending from Williamson as Lavelle’s cross is hooked away for a corner, preventing a tap in at the back post.

Will Castle30 November 2024 19:01

England 0-0 USA

80 mins: Another nervy moment for the Lionesses as England struggle to clear a corner, with Jess Carter sending it behind for another. The short attempt that follows leads to nothing.

The PA announces an attendance of 78,500 in Wembley tonight, which gets a cheer.

Will Castle30 November 2024 18:59

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