Sarina Wiegman has reacted to England’s “special” win over Norway on Monday night in the group stages of the European Championships.
England got their home European Championships off to a perfect start last week as they beat Austria in their group opener at Old Trafford in front of over 68,000 fans.
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They knew pre-match on Monday that a win over Norway in their second group game would be enough to book their place in the quarter-finals.
The Lionesses never allowed Norway to get going as Georgia Stanway fired the hosts ahead from the penalty spot in the 12th minute. Lauren Hemp doubled their advantage a few minutes later.
The home nation turned on the style at Brighton’s AMEX Stadium before the interval as Ellen White and Beth Mead both netted braces to make it 6-0.
A scintillating showing was topped off after the restart. Alessia Russo added a seventh before Mead completed her hat-trick.
Norway only registered one shot on target as they had no answer for England’s brilliance. This win is now the biggest in the history of the competition.
A ruthless display from the #Lionesses 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Liv5xCzSLY
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Wiegman said after her side’s emphatic win that they will “stay grounded” after they “enjoy the moment”:
“It was a very special night. We didn’t expect to make such a big win as we did, but we played really well, we really exploited their weaknesses and we’re really happy,” Wiegman told BBC Sport.
“But at the same time, it’s just one game. We know we’re through now, we’ll just enjoy the moment and then we just really stay grounded and go to the next game.”
When asked what her reaction was to be 6-0 ahead at half-time, Wiegman responded: “What’s going on here? That was going through my mind.
“We played well, Norway didn’t have the answers to our game, they didn’t get a press on us and we just worked really well, created chances, scored chances, and it was very enjoyable to watch.”
Hat-trick hero Mead said post-match that she is “loving being part of this team”:
“I’m really enjoying my football, I love being part of this team. Honestly, it’s an incredible feeling to feel how I do right now,” she said.
“I keep saying it, but I can’t put it into words, honestly. I’m just loving being here, loving being part of this team and enjoying every…
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