England Women Under-23s secured silverware after a 3-0 win against Sweden in the European Competition friendly finals. The Young Lionesses took the lead in the first half through a goal from Aggie Beever-Jones, according to the Football Association. The Chelsea forward clinical finish gave the visitors an advantage before the interval.
In the second half, the Young Lionesses extended their lead. Missy Bo Kearns converted a penalty to make it 2-0 following a foul in the area, per England Football. Ebony Salmon added the third goal late in the match to confirm the result. The victory ensures the team finishes at the top of the standings for the exhibition tournament.
Emma Coates, the head coach, oversaw the performance at the Bravida Arena in Gothenburg. The squad kept a clean sheet against the Swedish hosts to conclude their international window. This fixture marks the final match of the current under-23 campaign, as reported by The Guardian.
