Arsenal supervisor Jonas Eidevall hailed Beth Mead’s efficiency as the most effective by a large participant at Euro 2022 after her hat-trick in opposition to Norway helped England safe a quarter-final spot.
In a dominant first half, Mead and Ellen White every scored twice, whereas Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway additionally obtained on the scoresheet because the Lionesses ran riot on the Amex Stadium.
Within simply 41 minutes England equalled the report for many targets scored by a crew in a Women’s European Championship match and Eidevall, who manages Mead at membership degree, was stuffed with reward.
“England played them to pieces,” he informed the BBC. “I’m astonished that Norway didn’t change anything.
“Don’t take anything away from Beth Mead. It’s the best performance of a wide player at this tournament, and there have been plenty.
“I hope wide forwards are watching this on TV, this is what you need to do to score goals.
“England looked two or three levels above Norway. I expected an even game, but it was very impressive from England.
“It’s against Norway who were coming here to be medal contestants. Norway weren’t even on the pitch today. England had so much time and space and what England did with that space was amazing.”
Alessia Russo and Mead went on to finish the scoring within the second half to seal a record-breaking 8-0 victory for Sarina Wiegman’s aspect.
No crew – males or ladies – had beforehand scored seven targets at a European Championship finals.
Former England striker Ian Wright, working as a pundit for the BBC, stated: “This is an unbelievable team that’s being well coached and full of confidence.
“I can feel the potential of this England team. They’re putting on a show that I haven’t seen. We’ve got such good players and they have not had a chance. Everything has been magnificent.
“It was as good as it gets. What you have to give England credit for is the relentlessness in their press. Every single player stuck to their job for the whole time.
“England have just dismantled a very, very good footballing nation in Norway. They never gave them any opportunity to play.”
On Mead’s efficiency, Wright added: “She’s so confident now. She’s worked hard on her game. Everything that she’s done, her game has ranked up. It builds confidence. She’s a goal-scoring monster at the minute.”
Alex Scott, who made 140 appearances for England, stated: “My cheeks are hurting, I can’t stop smiling. Every player went above and beyond, I’m so proud of this team.”
Source: www.impartial.co.uk