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. Postpublished at 6 mins

    England 0-0 Germany

    That German attack eventually fizzes out, but not before a searching cross is whisked into the area from the right.

  2. Postpublished at 5 mins

    England 0-0 Germany

    England have won a free-kick just inside Germany's half. Alex Greenwood delivers it to the top of the box, but Germany deal with it easily and try to hit on the counter.

  3. Postpublished at 3 mins

    England 0-0 Germany

    Lauren Hemp gets past Maximiliane Rall on the left, but Rall does well to recover to get a block in on the cross.

    It's a positive start from England.

  4. KICK-OFFpublished at 19:31 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    England 0-0 Germany

    And off we go.

    Can the Lionesses beat Germany on home soil for the first time?

  5. Postpublished at 19:28 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    England v Germany (19:30 GMT)

    Both sets of players are on the pitch and lined up as the national anthems are played.

    It's a vocal rendition for England.

    Kick-off is not far away.

  6. Listen livepublished at 19:26 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    England v Germany (19:30 GMT)

    Alongside live text coverage of tonight's game you can also tune in to listen to BBC Radio commentary.

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  7. Eyes on the prizepublished at 19:24 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

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  8. How will England set-up?published at 19:20 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    England v Germany (19:30 GMT)

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Molineux

    It's an interesting team from Sarina Wiegman. Alex Greenwood seems the most likely choice to play left-back but Jess Carter can also play there. There's a hint in the way they are warming up that Carter could actually start as a left-back.

    England could also potentially play with two wing-backs in Lauren Hemp and Lucy Bronze. I think a back four is the most likely outcome though.

    One thing we do know is the midfield pivot of Leah Williamson and Keira Walsh is being looked at again. Wiegman seems very keen...

  9. 'England better than I thought'published at 19:16 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    England v Germany (19:30 GMT)

    Tonight's match against Germany is Sarina Wiegman's ninth in charge of the Lionesses.

    It has been largely positive as they continue their preparation for this summer's home European Championship. They are remain unbeaten so far under Wiegman.

    The former Netherlands boss - who won the 2017 Euros with them on home soil - took over in September and said the squad was "better than I thought".

    "I think we're taking steps and developing very well. The squad has done great but also with the communication and the way we talk about football and how the players are committed," she added.

    "When I came in, I knew the England squad was very good but it's even better than I thought. The players have already so much experience and there are lots of personalities within the team.

    "I was just lucky to come in and start working with such a good team and good players. We want to add some things, to get clarity about our style of play. Every time, we want to take the next step."

  10. Jule Brand: The German teen who could cause England problemspublished at 19:13 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    England v Germany (19:30 GMT)

    Jule BrandImage source, Reuters

    Meet Germany teenager Jule Brand.

    The 19-year-old has quickly established herself as one of Europe's most exciting youngsters and has made herself known to those in the English game.

    Eight months after she scored and assisted a goal within the first five minutes of her international debut in April, she was starring for club side Hoffenheim in their first Champions League campaign - scoring and setting up a goal in a 4-1 win over Arsenal.

    Tonight she starts on the bench, but you can read more about Brand by clicking here.

  11. 'These are the games we play for'published at 19:09 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    England v Germany (19:30 GMT)

    Millie BrightImage source, Getty Images

    England defender Millie Bright has spoken a lot about how the Arnold Clark Cup has been a good tournament to "develop the squad" against world-class opposition.

    "These are the games we play for. You want to play against the best. You want to play on big stages and have lots of fans there," said Bright.

    "This tournament has been about developing as a squad on this new journey. We want to perform at our best levels. All the girls were excited coming into this tournament.

    "It's been really exciting and really successful. We just love playing against top teams and being challenged."

  12. 'Spain came as advertised'published at 19:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    FT: Spain 1-0 Canada

    Canada head coach Bev Priestman: "On the game in general, it’s disappointing to lose. You hate losing more than you love winning. I thought in the second half, we were brave.

    "I think we’ve shown moments of braveness over the tournament but we need to do it over 90 mins. There are lots of positives. We hit the bar from a set piece which was a major talking point before this tournament.

    "We had clear cut chances that maybe 12 months ago we wouldn’t have had. The group is moving forward and I’m happy with second half. Spain showed their quality and maybe we let them in too much.

    "I think Spain are more than 9th [in the world]. In Europe, they’re being talked about as favourites for the Euros. We felt that first half. It felt difficult. The first half was a fair reflection of that Spain side. They came as advertised."

  13. 'It's been a very positive tournament'published at 19:00 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    FT: Spain 1-0 Canada

    Spain head coach Jorge Vilda: "We dominated from the goal onwards. We showed good movement and we were able to hurt them down both flanks. We also defended well on the counter.

    "We showed as a team that we are capable of digging in because we had a lead we wanted to protect.

    "I think it’s been a very positive tournament and useful for us to prepare for the Euros. The team has done well and we’ve also discovered some areas to improve.

    "We’ve got time to improve our strengths and work on our weaknesses."

  14. Postpublished at 18:59 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    As mentioned earlier, Spain beat Canada in the first match at Molineux today.

    Both camps had a few things to say about the match and their involvement in the Arnold Clark Cup.

  15. Team news - Carter and Roebuck startpublished at 18:55 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    England v Germany (19:30 GMT)

    Sarina Wiegman has made six changes to the England side from the draw with Spain.

    Jess Carter retains her place in the side but Alex Greenwood is expected to play at left-back.

    Keira Walsh and Leah Williamson start in midfield, while Ellie Roebuck is in goal.

    England XI: Roebuck, Bronze, Bright, Carter, Greenwood, Stanway, Williamson, Walsh, Kirby, White, Hemp.

    Teenager Jule Brand drops out of the Germany side.

    Captain Lina Magull and midfielder Giuila Gwinn retain their places.

    Germany XI: Frohms, Kleinherne, Rall, Schuller, Feldkamp, Dabritz, Gwinn, Anyomi, Buhl, Magull, Dongus.

  16. Oberdorf out but Germans still strongpublished at 18:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    England v Germany (19:30 GMT)

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Molineux

    Germany are without several senior players due to a Covid outbreak within the squad and an injury crisis.

    Wolfsburg midfielder Lena Oberdorf is also struggling with a knee problem.

    Head coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg said it was the "responsible" thing to leave her out of today's game - although she admitted had it been a fixture in the Euros, Oberdorf may have featured.

    The Germans still have plenty of quality in the squad though. Hoffenheim teenager Jule Brand and Bayern Munich midfielder Giulia Gwinn are among the talented youngsters.

  17. Sarina Wiegman wants to see more ruthless Englandpublished at 18:46 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    England manager Sarina WiegmanImage source, PA Media

    England manager Sarina Wiegman said they need to be more "ruthless" against Germany tonight.

    The Lionesses have drawn 1-1 with Canada and 0-0 with Spain so far.

    Germany have so far lost to Olympic champions Canada and drawn with Spain.

    "It's the final touch which is the hardest thing in football," Wiegman added.

    "I've seen a lot from us and the team. We want to take the next step. In all the different moments of the game, we want to improve again.

    "I thought we created so many chances against Spain but we would really like to score a goal! It doesn't really matter who scores the goal as long as we score the goal.

    "We want to do better in the final third and that is about decision-making, connections and scanning the situation to be ruthless. Hopefully we can show that tomorrow."

  18. Finally a chance against nemesis Germany?published at 18:42 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    England v Germany (19:30 GMT)

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Molineux

    England have been tested more and more in each game during this tournament and now it's the finale against the highest-ranked side in it.

    Germany, ranked third in the world, have been England's nemesis for years.

    The Lionesses have not beaten Germany on home soil and the visitors spoiled a record-breaking party at Wembley - winning 2-1 - when the sides last met in 2019.

    The two-time world champions have won 21 of the 26 meetings between the sides.

    But Germany are missing some BIG names due to Covid and injuries so is now the time for Sarina Wiegman's ever-improving England team to finally get that win?

  19. As it stands...published at 18:38 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    Arnold Clark Cup standingsImage source, BBC Sport

    And this is how it stands going into the final match of the competition.

  20. Earlier todaypublished at 18:34 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2022

    FT: Spain 1-0 Canada

    Alexia Putellas scores for SpainImage source, Getty Images

    Alexia Putellas scored the winner for Spain as they edged Olympic champions Canada in the Arnold Clark Cup.

    Ballon d'Or winner Putellas slotted in the only goal in the 21st minute following a nice passing move down the left by Spain.

    It means Spain currently top the table.

    You can read the full match report by clicking here.