England 5-1 Netherlands - reaction as Lionesses win Euros warm-up game

1. Mead (2), Toone and Hemp score for England after Spitse misses penalty
2. Martens had put Netherlands in front before Bronze levelled in first half
3. Lionesses unbeaten in 13 matches under Sarina Wiegman
4. England play Switzerland on 30 June before starting home Euros campaign against Austria on 6 July

'The next bit of the journey'

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Leah Williamson, whether she likes it or not, has become the face of England women's football.

Having gone from being a fan and mascot for her beloved Arsenal to a key player for the Gunners, and the first name on the teamsheet for her country, she feels like an impostor.

Her appointment as England captain for this summer's European Championship could have raised eyebrows considering the Arsenal defender's major tournament experience.

She previously had only six minutes as a substitute in the 2019 World Cup in France before landing England's top job.

But the lack of naysayers speaks volumes for the 25-year-old's standing within the game.

"Things have changed a little bit, haven't they?" says Williamson, who was yet to make her senior international debut when the last Euros took place in 2017 but has now made 29 appearancesfor the Lionesses.

"Somebody said to me the other day that if I start that opening game - that would be my first start in a major tournament. Now I'm doing it as captain.

"I've not maybe had the opportunities in the past, but I've been building to be ready for this now. It's the next bit of the journey, that's how I look at it."

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Natasha Dowie

Reading and England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

England have grown into the game. The Netherlands had the stronger earlier part of the half, but England came back. It is a little bit too transitional from both teams. England need to get Beth England into the game; they need to play to her strengths. If not, we might see some changes and Alessia Russo.

Emma Sanders

BBC Sport at Elland Road

Dutch goalscorer Lieke Martens was frustrated by something as she walked down the tunnel. Mark Parsons was speaking to her. Sarina Wiegman seemed quite calm but she was glancing down at her notebook, presumably reminded herself of what key points she wanted to get across in the dressing room.

Natasha Dowie

Reading and England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

I feel sorry for Beth England. It is a horrible situation to be in when you don't get the service after getting such an opportunity.

You can't say she's not performed. She's just got to believe and keep going.

HALF-TIME

And that's the break. All square at Elland Road.

YELLOW CARD

Lineth Beerensteyn goes into the book for catching Leah Williamson late.

Emma Sanders

BBC Sport at Elland Road

The atmosphere has died a little as we approach half time. On the whole, I think both managers will be fairly content. Lots to work on but there has been signs of attacking intent from both teams.

England keeping the ball for a moment after a lively half. They then go more direct but the Dutch defend it well. Lucy Bronze then makes a tactical foul to stop the visitors breaking.

Lovely, curling first-time pass from Leah Williamson to get Chloe Kelly in on the right, but the Netherlands are back quickly with bodies behind the ball.

A worry for Mark Parsons and the Netherlands, as Lieke Martens goes down needing treatment.

The Netherlands' set-pieces are causing problems. Another corner drops awkwardly inside the England box but is eventually scrambled clear.

Pat Nevin

Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

There is no chance that is deliberate; I wish it was. With Lucy Bronze, there are gears. She's decided to go through them now.

Natasha Dowie

Reading and England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

England deserve that. In the last five or 10 minutes, they've been getting balls into the area; this was a cross, but if you don't shoot you don't score.

Emma Sanders

BBC Sport at Elland Road

Lucy Bronze definitely didn't mean that! She just stood there when it went in, almost as if to say 'sorry.' It's a goal though and England will take it. They have responded well since that opener from the Dutch. Chloe Kelly's directness and Fran Kirby's movement have caused problems.

GOAL - England 1-1 Netherlands

England are level!

And it's Barcelona-bound Lucy Bronze with a touch of the Ronaldinhos!

The England full-back drives down the right and hooks a cross over the goalkeeper and into the far corner. She's not claiming she meant it, but she'll definitely take it.

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Alex Greenwood goes low, around the wall but there's not enough pace to trouble the keeper.

Natasha Dowie

Reading and England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Netherlands' tactics are perfect; they are cancelling England out.

They are stopping Fran Kirby, doubling up on Lauren Hemp and I'm not sure Beth England has touched the ball yet.

YELLOW CARD

Lovely exchange from England and Fran Kirby is brought down on the edge of the box as she drives towards the edge of the box. Aniek Nouwen brings her down and goes into the book.

Great work from Chloe Kelly down England's right but then the hosts can't move it quick enough to open up the Dutch defence.