England Women Under-19s Make Strong Start to EURO Campaign with 6-0 Win Over Estonia

England Women Under 19s Make Strong Start to EURO Campaign with 6 0 Win Over Estonia
Erica Parkinson whose brace set England WU19s on the road to a 6 0 victory Photo Tiff BarberSPP

England Women Under-19s started their UEFA WU19 EURO campaign with a 6-0 win over group hosts Estonia.

Lauren Smith’s team made a strong start, as Erica Parkinson added to her early goal with a second just before the half-hour mark.

Vera Jones struck as England went i three up at the break, May Cruft further extending the lead less than ten minutes after the restart.

Lauryn Thompson came off the bench to convert a penalty following a foul on Chloe Sarwie, then doubled her tally to complete the scoring at 6-0.

England WU19s second group game is against Greece on Saturday morning, 11am BST.

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Wilf Frith
Wilf Frith is a women’s football news editor who works for Her Goal Magazine and had been with all its predecessors since 1996, becoming a founding team member after running Sunday Kicks. He has also held previous long-term roles as press officer for the Cornwall Women’s Football League and Penzance Ladies FC.
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