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United States claim SheBelieves Cup with win over England

March 10, 2018 00:26·
Phil Neville will urge his England players to land the first medal of their international careers

Phil Neville will urge his England players to land the first medal of their international careers

The English women learned they can get results and score goals (6) for coach Phil Neville, hired less than two months ago; the French recovered from a 4-1 pasting by England to tie the US (1-1) and embarrass Germany (3-0); and the Germans reportedly decided not to come back next year after managing just one point in three games.

The Lyon right-back, Lucy Bronze - Neville's stand in captain and, like Barcelona's increasingly assured Toni Duggan, a player benefiting from recently moving overseas - is convinced trophies lie ahead.

Current players have also supported the importance of The FA staying close to those who have worn the Three Lions to distinction, with Lucy Bronze, who captained England during the SheBelieves Cup, leading the way.

England lost their final game of the tournament 1-0 against the hosts in Orlando on Wednesday night, having previously beaten France and drawn with Germany. England had defeated France and tied with Germany, but England's 4-1 victory over the French gave the Lionesses the edge in goal differential, so a win or a tie would give England the cup.

Rapinoe rolls on. On many national teams, a veteran who turns 34 in a World Cup year is barely on the fringe if in the picture at all. "We were a little bit behind but them but I firmly believe there is enough quality and a desire for us to get there". As a manager, that's all you can ask. "I said before I wanted us to go toe-to-toe but in the first half we did not show enough belief", Neville told BBC Sport after the USA loss.

But even finishing in second place for England marked an improvement after placing third in each of the previous two tournaments, while further highlighting their ability to now match the very best worldwide teams in the world on a consistent basis.

Neville said a nervous start was partly to blame for his side's defeat against a team ranked number one in the world. I had five players withdraw before we left England.

"We've got to be realistic".

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It was the third game in a row that Chelsea defender Millie Bright has been involved in an opposition goal.

All England needed to clinch the SheBelieves Cup was a draw, and after Ellen White's header caromed off the post in the 87th minute, four white English jerseys surrounded the ball as it bounded in front of a wide-open net.

"There's nothing you can say", said Neville.

After the opening game against Germany, played in howling wind and rain, Davidson acknowledged the speed of play at the highest global level was unlike anything she had experienced.

"I suppose this has been my most enjoyable game because I learnt a lot about my players".

Neville said growing belief will be key to his side's hopes of becoming world champions in 2019.

"It is not now that I want to win tournaments, but in 12 months [at the World Cup]", Neville said. "I think she can play wide, for sure, but right now we'll just keep her where she is". The USA knew they had to win and it showed. Early signs are encouraging though with a World Cup qualifier against Wales on the horizon.

The Lionesses have won their opening three qualifying matches and are trying to secure their place at the finals in France next year.

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