England 6-0 Portugal: Lionesses Deliver a Vintage Show

England thrashed Portugal 6-0 in a dominant performance, reminding fans of their glory days. Despite the emotional week following Mary Earps’ sudden retirement, Serena Wiegman’s side put on a show.

Newcomer Hannah Hampton had little to do as her teammates ran riot, led by a stunning hat-trick from Beever-Jones. Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead, and Chloe Kelly also got on the scoresheet in a match where England’s quality left no room for doubt.

Wiegman’s pre-game words—”new kit, new squad, new England”—sparked a fiery display that had former Lioness Karen Bardsley calling it “vintage England.”

With the return of stars like Stanway, Hemp, and Greenwood, the Lionesses silenced off-pitch noise and made it all about football. Mary Earps may be missed, but England’s six-goal statement proved they’re still a force to be reckoned with.