Summary

  • Listen to online only commentary at the top of the page

  • Kirby's solo effort seals win for England after Bright puts hosts ahead late on

  • White had opened scoring before Magull levelled for Germany with stunning free-kick

  • England would win Arnold Clark Cup with two-goal victory in final match of tournament

  • Spain will take title if Germany win, or it ends in draw

  1. Byepublished at 22:13 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    England lift Arnold Clark CupImage source, PA Media

    And that's all from Molineux Stadium.

    An historic first home victory for England over Germany sees the Lionesses win the first-ever Arnold Clark Cup.

    You can read Emma Sanders' match report by clicking here.

    Thanks for joining us. Good night.

  2. 'We learned how to win'published at 22:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    England

    England captain Leah Williamson on ITV 4:

    "I'm really proud. You come into a tournament and want to win it, and we did it.

    "Even as soon as we won it, Sarina highlighted that it probably wasn't our best game on the ball. It was very sloppy. It has maybe been a theme, so going forward that is something to work on.

    "To fight ugly against a German side is not easy and I thought it was really good in the end.

    "Today we learned how to win. Even when things aren't going your way, or you need a bit of quality, our players delivered that and that is good for people to take away. They know they have that in their locker.

    "In all three games I don't think you could say we outplayed and that is important for our confidence."

  3. 'Such a promising time for England'published at 22:02 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    Karen Carney
    Former Chelsea midfielder on BBC Radio commentary

    There is something different about this team. They’ve got that little bit of class. If we can make them more ruthless, and more clinical, we’re on to something – not just for the Euros but for the World Cup as well.

    This is such a promising period for English football in this women’s national team. The manager is top drawer – the more time that she has to embed and get her style across, you will see England really kick on another gear now.

  4. 'We have grown so much and so fast'published at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    England

    England manager Sarina Wiegman tells ITV 4:

    "The whole tournament was as expected - it was three top level games and three very different opponents.

    "We saw many things from the team, we saw different players and different starting line-ups. We have also seen different styles from us.

    "I've seen much progression, when I came in this team had so much experience already and some young players coming in. But the eagerness, the commitment and the willingness to learn is so immense. It's so nice to work with because we have grown so much and so fast. It has been a pleasure so far."

  5. 'Where's the champagne?'published at 21:52 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Molineux

    Some of the England players have just queued up to give Baroness Sue Campbell of the Football Association a hug on their way down to the tunnel. Ellen White then sprints past with the trophy in hand.

    "Where's the champagne?" That's definitely what she said. I think.

  6. Postpublished at 21:48 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    England manager Sarina Wiegman tells ITV 4 that she has seen "much progression" from the Lionesses since taking charge in the summer.

    "It's been a pleasure so far," she says.

    More from the Dutch boss to come.

  7. 'We have taken our game to another level'published at 21:45 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    England

    England defender Millie Bright on ITV 4 talking about the Lionesses' chances at the Euros, which will be hosted in the country later this year:

    "It's massive, it keeps our momentum [going]. Ultimately coming into this tournament it was about developing and about people getting minutes and exposure against top teams. We have done that well.

    "We have taken our game to another level and shown that we can win."

  8. Postpublished at 21:40 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    England players are all smiles as they line up to collect their medals.

    The trophy is thrust into the air. It's a sweet moment for the Lionesses.

    England celebrateImage source, Reuters
  9. Postpublished at 21:38 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    Well that is one unexpected picture.

    Millie Bright, the England defender, joins Spain's Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas to collect the golden boot award as joint top scorers in the Arnold Clark Cup.

  10. 'England a joy to watch'published at 21:38 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    Karen Carney
    Former Chelsea midfielder on BBC Radio commentary

    I loved the last 20 minutes in particular, when England really went for it. Were really positive. They've got so much talent, and I want to see that more. I want to see more confidence. I want to see them do what the Americans do - but I want England to do that at the Euros where they come with swag. They want to dictate the game.

    When Sarina Wiegman put more attacking players on and they started to get more players out wide, England were such a threat and it was such a joy to watch.

  11. 'This is just the beginning'published at 21:36 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    England

    England defender Millie Bright on ITV 4:

    "This is brilliant. For us in the past it has been a rocky road. We are on a journey where we are all as one and we all know what we want the outcome to be - which is to win.

    "I'm really proud of how far this squad has come. This is just the beginning. It wasn't pretty out there, but that is just another dynamic to our game - when things aren't going right we can change things and do it the dirty way to get the job done."

  12. Postpublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    In the end, England finished level on points with Spain. They get their hands on the silverware courtesy of goal difference.

  13. Postpublished at 21:28 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    The winner's podium is being built right now on the pitch.

    England will be walking up shortly to collect the Arnold Clark Cup.

  14. 'Outstanding goal'published at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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    Karen Carney
    Former Chelsea midfielder on BBC Radio commentary

    What a goal. She's picked it up in her own half, she's driven forward, she's against two players but they can't catch her. She dinks it over the keeper. This is all about Fran Kirby. That is outstanding.

  15. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    England 3-1 Germany

    It's a historic win for England.

    The Lionesses beat Germany on home soil for the first time in history. By doing so they win the Arnold Clark Cup!

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    GOAL: England 3-1 Germanypublished at 90+4

    Fran Kirby

    Fran Kirby seals it with England's third of the game.

    Millie Bright clears with a header from the edge of the area and it was two on three for England.

    Kirby decides to go it alone from inside her own half and forces her shot past Merle Frohms.

    Fran KirbyImage source, Reuters
  17. Postpublished at 90+2

    England 2-1 Germany

    England take a throw in their own half. Unsurprisingly they take their time with it.

    They will want to chew up as much as they can of the final 90 seconds.

  18. Postpublished at 90 mins

    England 2-1 Germany

    The fourth official lifts up the board to show that there will be three minutes of injury time.

  19. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 88 mins

    England 2-1 Germany

    Germany with a late change now.

    Klara Buhl goes off to be replaced by Selina Cerci. Just two minutes of normal time remains.

  20. Postpublished at 86 mins

    England 2-1 Germany

    England are just three minutes away from beating Germany on home soil for the first time. Can they hang on for what would be a historic win?