Clinton’s early goal gives England Women win over Switzerland

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England v Switzerland - Women's International Friendly
Grace Clinton of England is challenged by Smilla Vallotto of Switzerland. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

England were 1-0 winners over Switzerland in a friendly at Bramall Lane courtesy of an eighth-minute goal by Grace Clinton.

When Millie Turner got her head to a free kick, the ball hit the post and Clinton reacted quickest to smash the rebound home,

Sydney Schertenleib shot straight at Hannah Hampton, Nadine Riesen made the England keeper work a little harder, while Maya Le Tissier and Laura Blindkilde Brown had efforts which were saved Elvira Herzog.

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Millie Bright of England is challenged by Iman Beney of Switzerland. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Meriame Terchoun tried to chip Hampton but the keeper tipped it over, Terchoum then involved at the other end with a dramatic tackle on Beth Mead.

Swiss appeals for an 89th-minute penalty were turned down after a VAR check, after which Georgia Stanway hit the post and also the side-netting with another effort in added time.

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