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The story of the day as England defeat Austria with Ellen White goal in World Cup qualifying match at Stadium of Light

England faced Austria in a World Cup qualifier at Stadium of Light this afternoon.

By James Copley

Published 27th Nov 2021, 10:25 BST

Updated 27th Nov 2021, 14:22 BST

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The Lionesses continued their 100% winning record in Group D after winning their opening four matches of the qualifying campaign.

They made that five with a win against 1-0 Austria

Sarina Weigman’s team won 4-0 against Northern Ireland and 10-0 against Latvia last month.

Ellen White and Beth Mead

Ellen White and Beth Mead

Ellen White won her 100th cap and marked the occasion with a goal whilst ex-Sunderland Ladies players Beth Mead and Demi Stokes featured.

Here, we’ll be bringing you updates as England take on Austria:

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Key Events

England are set to take on Austria in World Cup qualifying
Ellen White is expected to win her 100th cap for the Lionesses
The game WILL take place despite the weather conditions
Millie Bright will captain England for today’s clash

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021, 13:34 BST

47

Scrappy opening couple of minutes to the second half but England break quick, Austria manage to stuff out the attack though.

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021, 13:17 BST

CHANCE

England so close to doubling their lead as Kirby as a shot well saved. Corner coming up. Comes to nothing. Half-time: England 1-0 Austria

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021, 13:13 BST

43

England have stepped up the intensity a bit now and a passing with a bit more zip and purpose.

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021, 13:11 BST

40

It was a tap in. Her 45th international goal. Austria caught napping. Ellen White’s 100th cap today too. A really well worked goal with Kirby at the heart of things again

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021, 13:10 BST

GOOOOOAAAAAAALLLL

Ellen White nets the opener! 1-0!!

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021, 13:07 BST

36

Meads whips it in from the right but White can’t get a foot on the end of it.

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021, 13:05 BST

34

England have had the majority of the ball so far this afternoon but Austria remain resolute.

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021, 13:03 BST

32

Brilliant play by Daly and Mead down the right hand side. Superb passing but Austria get the ball clear. Austria survive once again. Still 0-0 at the Stadium of Light.

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021, 12:58 BST

27

Austria win a couple of free-kicks back-to-back. The visitors are pressing England well and have looked tidy when they do have possession. The free-kick cones to nothing though

Sat, 27 Nov, 2021, 12:54 BST

23

Hemp stings the palms of Zinsberger with a right footed shot. England starting to turn the screw with Fran Kirby at the heart of everything.

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