England Women’s Under-23s were unable to build on their impressive win over Germany as they lost 1-0 to USA at the annual La Manga Tournament.
Nikita Parris grabbed the only goal of the game on Wednesday but Marieanne Spacey’s side were unable to find the target against a well-drilled American outfit – and were edged out by a single goal.
But they get the chance to bounce back when they take on Sweden on Sunday.
England: Mary Earps, Hannah Blundell, Paige Williams, Sherry McCue, Aoife Mannion, Millie Bright (C), Kasia Lipka, Danielle Carter, Nikita Parris, Leah Galton, Abbie McManus.
Substitutes: Bethany England for Carter, Jessica Sigsworth for Galton.
Substitutes not used: Lizzie Durack, Ashleigh Plumptre, Jade Bailey, Ashley Hodson, Meaghan Sargeant, Kirsty Linnett, Mel Lawley.
Head coach: Marieanne Spacey
