Summary

  • Man City's Beckie levelled with superb effort for Canada after Bright volleyed England ahead

  • Second match of inaugural tournament involving four of world's top 10 teams

  • Schuller's late equaliser earned Germany 1-1 draw v Spain in early game

  • Each team will also play a round-robin match at Carrow Road and Molineux

  1. Goodbyepublished at 22:00 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2022

    FT: England 1-1 Canada

    England are packing up and heading for Norwich where they will meet Spain on Sunday (15:15 GMT).

    I'm out of here as well. Thanks for your company on a night Millie Bright put her name up in lights with an outstanding goal against the Olympic champions at the Riverside.

    You can read Emma Sanders' match report here.

    Until next time.

  2. 'Tougher tests to come'published at 21:52 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2022

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    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Riverside Stadium

    Sarina Wiegman said England must use this tournament as an opportunity to learn ahead of the home European Championship in the summer and they were certainly tested more out of possession in the second half.

    There are still tougher tests to come too against Spain - considered one of the favourites to win the Euros - and Germany, who England face in Wolverhampton next week.

    All-in-all, the hosts showed glimpses of what they can offer under Wiegman, but essentially lacked the ruthlessness needed to claim victory at the Riverside Stadium.

  3. Postpublished at 21:49 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2022

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    Fair to say Sarina Wiegman has set high standards and some aspects of England's performance fell below them at times.

    Nevertheless they were a pleasure to watch.

  4. 'We were sloppy'published at 21:46 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2022

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    England

    England boss Sarina Wiegman, speaking to ITV4: "This was the competitive match we needed. We played a very good first half although at times we were a little bit sloppy. We needed to be a bit more ruthless.

    "We were more sloppy in second half and we had some hard times but it was good to see how we reacted. We lost too many balls and needed to control the ball better in the second half.

    "Our shape was good but we need to be more tight. Sometimes the space was so big out of possession."

  5. 'A missed chance for England'published at 21:43 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2022

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    Anita Asante
    Aston Villa & England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Perhaps Sarina Wiegman will see this as a missed opportunity but you have to remember Canada are Olympic champions. Over the course of 90 minutes she will probably see it as a chance missed because they did dominate so much of that first half.

    They created really good opportunities but they weren't able to capitalise. Arguably you could say Canada's defence was outstanding, especially Kadeisha Buchanan who was in the way of everything.

  6. 'England aggrieved by penalty decision'published at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2022

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    Laura Bassett
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    You can see the England coaching staff and players feel aggrieved, they feel that was a penalty. In this tournament that's a huge decision.

    Before that moment it was probably a fair result. We've seen a defensive masterclass from both sides in the 18-yard box tonight.

  7. Postpublished at 21:36 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2022

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    Nikita Parris going down inside Canada's box in stoppage time is proving to be a big talking point.

  8. Postpublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2022

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    Lovely scenes at the end where England's players have stayed out on the pitch to show their appreciation to the crowd. A little girl gasps in excitement as one of the Lionesses hands over her shirt as a souvenir.

  9. 'I want to do my bit for the team'published at 21:32 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2022

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    England

    England's Millie Bright, speaking to ITV4: "It was an exciting game. It shows the progress we have made as a team. It's great to get some different players on the pitch. We're happy with the point."

    On her outstanding goal: "It's something I want to add to my game. I just want to do my bit for the team."

    On facing Spain on Sunday: "Our mentality for every game is the same. We're excited to play top teams."

  10. Postpublished at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2022

    So nothing between the teams after the opening round of matches in the Arnold Clark Cup:

    Germany 1-1 Spain

    England 1-1 Canada

    On to Sunday and Norwich City's Carrow Road for the second round of matches.

  11. Postpublished at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2022

    FT: England 1-1 Canada

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Riverside Stadium

    The FA have confirmed there are 8,769 in attendance at the Riverside Stadium.

  12. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:23 Greenwich Mean Time 17 February 2022

    England 1-1 Canada

    A breathless match ends all square. Two beautiful goals, great fun to watch.

  13. Postpublished at 90 + 4 mins

    England 1-1 Canada

    Nikita Parris goes down inside the box under a challenge.

    "Penalty" screams the crowd. Nothing given.

  14. Postpublished at 90 + 3 mins

    England 1-1 Canada

    End-to-end right at the death.

    Georgia Stanway forces a save before Canada attack and Mille Bright is forced into another vital headed clearance.

  15. Postpublished at 90 + 2 mins

    England 1-1 Canada

    England are on the attack and it requires a hurried kicked clearance by Canada's keeper to keep the Lionesses at bay.

  16. Postpublished at 90 mins

    England 1-1 Canada

    Four additional minutes. No one inside the Riverside is leaving. It's been a cracker.

  17. Postpublished at 88 mins

    England 1-1 Canada

    Emma Hayes has just given Millie Bright player of the match on TV. I'm not going to argue with that. Bright's goal was an absolute belter.

  18. YELLOW CARDpublished at 86 mins

    England 1-1 Canada

    A job well done by Kadeisha Buchanan who has been incredible at the back for Canada. She looks shattered and no wonder. A tired challenge by her results in a yellow card.

  19. Postpublished at 84 mins

    England 1-1 Canada

    "England, England," roar the crowd. They want to see a win. To be fair, the Lionesses are giving this a right good go. They're running themselves into the ground.

  20. Postpublished at 82 mins

    England 1-1 Canada

    Demi Stokes and Keira Walsh combine to put Canada under more pressure before substitute Nikita Parris has an attempt blocked inside the box.

    There's some terrific last-ditch challenges happening at both ends of the pitch.