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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.

England 0-0 USA

17 mins: Mead works it nicely down the left and drags it into the path of Park, who turns her defender before bending one goalwards.

It flies high and wide and is no threat to Naeher’s goal, but much better signs from England.

Will Castle30 November 2024 17:39

England 0-0 USA

16 mins: First yellow card of the game as Russo uses power to get passed Coffey, only for Coffey to drag the Arsenal forward to the ground to prevent a breakaway.

Will Castle30 November 2024 17:37

England 0-0 USA

14 mins: USA putting more and more pressure on the England back line and have the Lionesses pinned right back. Wiegman’s side are struggling to get out even when winning possession.

Will Castle30 November 2024 17:36

England 0-0 USA

13 mins: Krueger succumbs to the aggressive England press and is dispossessed in her own half, but Thompson does well to track back and regain the ball.

US then manage to evade the press and move it nicely into the England half, ticking it around the opposition box.

Big challenge on the edge of the area from Bronze to force a corner.

Will Castle30 November 2024 17:33

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12 mins: It’s a cautious start from England. Sarina Wiegman has clearly told her side to stay in their shape when the USA have the ball, which was the big problem last month against Germany - who were 2-0 up by this point.

Lindsey Horan has been able to turn behind Keira Walsh on a couple of occasions, though.

Jamie Braidwood30 November 2024 17:32

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8 mins: Naz is looking a bright spark early on, looking to burn Girma for speed down the right after using her body to get the turn on the defender.

Girma does very well to recover, getting a foot in to prevent a delivery into the box.

Will Castle30 November 2024 17:30

England 0-0 USA

5 mins: CHANCE! Big chance for the US to take the lead as Sears delivers a low cross into Thompson that catches the England defence wrong-footed.

Thompson takes a moment to steady herself before bending one towards the far corner, Mary Earps is equal to it and palms it out for a corner.

Early warning signs.

Will Castle30 November 2024 17:28

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4 mins: Both teams just feeling each other out in the opening stages. USA knocking it around the back, looking to build.

Will Castle30 November 2024 17:26

England 0-0 USA

2 mins: Naz immediately getting in on the action and whipping a delivery into the danger area, collected by Naeher.

Energetic start from the Lionesses.

Will Castle30 November 2024 17:23

England 0-0 USA

1 min: So England are definitely in a back four. Beth Mead is on the left of Alessia Russo with Jessica Naz on the right wing. Although it sometimes looks more of a 4-4-2 out of possession, with Jess Park pressing with Russo.

Jamie Braidwood30 November 2024 17:22

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