The England U17 female team continued their impressive streak in the European Championships held in Italy, putting up another good performance against France. Their undefeated run remained intact as they faced off against France, with the opportunity to claim the top spot in their group.
During the first half of the match, England displayed a dominant presence in front of the goal, but they struggled to convert their numerous scoring opportunities. Lily-Rose had a chance from a direct but was unable to capitalize on it. Despite England's relentless attacks, France managed to seize an opportunity and slipped the ball past England’s goalkeeper, taking a 1-0 lead as the teams headed into halftime.
england in action against France
However, England's spirits were far from dampened. Captain Courtenay-Barrow emerged as their savior, expertly placing the ball into the corner of the French net. Shortly thereafter, Courtenay-Barrow had another opportunity from a direct, but once again, she couldn't find the mark. It was then France's turn to capitalize on a direct shot, extending their lead to 2-1.
England, showing incredible resilience, refused to back down. Courtenay-Barrow stepped up again, securing her second goal of the game, leveling the score at 2-2. Then, with only 13 seconds left on the clock, Courtenay-Barrow completed her remarkable hat-trick, sealing a thrilling 3-2 victory for the young England team. This incredible performance catapulted them to the top of their group, marking yet another impressive achievement in their journey through the tournament.
