The April international window proved a positive fortnight for Lauren Smith and England’s U19s. They cruised through their Round 2 qualification group with a game to spare, booking an all-important spot at this summer’s European Championships.
“Obviously, we’re disappointed and quite frustrated,” reflected Gemma Davies on a dissatisfying afternoon for England’s U19s. “We were slow coming out. I think generally we were quite sloppy, not making or connecting simple passes and perhaps forcing things that we didn’t need to. And I’m disappointed actually with our chances created.”
