Summary

  • Hosts England open Euros with victory over Austria

  • Mead scored only goal of game with deft finish after 16 minutes

  • Lionesses among favourites to win tournament

  • Hosts face Norway in second group game, followed by Northern Ireland

  1. Postpublished at 20:09 British Summer Time 6 July 2022

    England 0-0 Austria

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Old Trafford

    Every time England overturn possession or break, there's a big roar from the Old Trafford crowd. Hopefully they can use that to settle any of the early nerves.

  2. Man Utd men in the housepublished at 20:09 British Summer Time 6 July 2022

    England 0-0 Austria

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  3. Postpublished at 8 mins

    England 0-0 Austria

    Austria are causing problems in the opening 10. They've picked England's pocket in midfield a couple of times and set off on threatening attacks. England's defence needing to be on point.

  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:08 British Summer Time 6 July 2022

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    Dave: Took the afternoon off work in America to watch Lionesses got to represent my country of birth. Let's go.

    Jake: It’s amazing how much women’s football has come on. Atmosphere is incredible.

  5. Postpublished at 20:08 British Summer Time 6 July 2022

    England 0-0 Austria

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    We're going to see that throughout the tournament as England countered from Austria's corner. Two passes into the final third. Fantastic speed from Mead and Hemp.

  6. Postpublished at 7 mins

    England 0-0 Austria

    Bit too much on the ball forward for Hemp. The ball skips out of play. She's ain't that quick.

  7. Postpublished at 20:08 British Summer Time 6 July 2022

    England 0-0 Austria

    Izzy Christiansen
    Everton and England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

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    This start from the Austrians has taken the sting out of England. England wanted to get an early goal from that set piece, which was quite inviting from Lauren Hemp. Luzy Bronze was the closest player to it but Zinsberger read it. Sharp start from Austria.

  8. Postpublished at 6 mins

    England 0-0 Austria

    No messing from Millie Bright. Her header is firm and clears the delivery. Lauren Hamp is sniffing around a counter again but can't get past her marker. She's lightning, though. Marking her would be a nightmare.

  9. Postpublished at 20:06 British Summer Time 6 July 2022

    England 0-0 Austria

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    Georgia Stanway has been excellent [recently]. She's had a really fiery start. She's in the mix of things. Sarina Wiegman has a lot of confidence in a lot of players in this line-up.

  10. Postpublished at 5 mins

    England 0-0 Austria

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    Cool, calm, collected. Sarina Wiegman has seen all this before.

    This might concern here a bit, though... Austria have a corner.

  11. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:05 British Summer Time 6 July 2022

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    Wayne: Let's go Lioness

    Molly: Sold out game at Old Trafford, come on the girls

  12. Postpublished at 4 mins

    England 0-0 Austria

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    We have a drummer people. They're currently hammering out the kind of beat that accompanies a stampede in Jumanji.

    England yet to build a head of steam to perform anything of the sort.

  13. Postpublished at 3 mins

    England 0-0 Austria

    The free-kick following the foul is whipped into the box - into the channel between keeper and defence - but out comes Manuela Zinsberger and claims before Lucy Bronze can take advantage.

  14. Postpublished at 20:03 British Summer Time 6 July 2022

    England 0-0 Austria

    Izzy Christiansen
    England and Everton midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I could feel shivers going through my legs as the national anthem rang out. Leah Williamson is not the only one who's been on an incredible journey - a special mention to Mary Earps, wearing the number one jersey at her club's Old Trafford home.

  15. 'I've got goosebumps'published at 20:03 British Summer Time 6 July 2022

    England 0-0 Austria

    Karen Bardsley
    Former Manchester City and England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I'm not being funny but this is the first time I've had fear of missing out since I've retired. I am dying to get onto that pitch. I've certainly got goosebumps right now. If I look out in front of me now, I'm seeing a lot of energy from the Austrians. They're definitely going to be up for this game. They're going to block up and I'm intrigued to see what's going to happen. Zinsberger looks up for the challenge.

  16. Postpublished at 2 mins

    England 0-0 Austria

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    All the smart money is on an England win here. Lauren Hemp is into the game, winning a free-kick with some trademark trickery.

  17. Postpublished at 1 min

    England 0-0 Austria

    Bit nervy from England as Austria make an early dart towards the England box. The tackle comes, though, and the home side avoid getting caught cold.

  18. Postpublished at 20:02 British Summer Time 6 July 2022

    England 0-0 Austria

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    This is the best atmosphere I've ever witnessed for women's football, for any football. Seeing so many people enjoying it - it's a wonderful atmosphere.

  19. Postpublished at 1 min

    England 0-0 Austria

    Seriously, what an atmosphere.

  20. KICK-OFFpublished at 20:01 British Summer Time 6 July 2022

    England 0-0 Austria

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    The car does it's job to deliver our match ball and Euro 2022 gets under way to a huge roar from this capacity crowd at Old Trafford.

    Hold on to your hats.