Beth Mead scored a minute after the Netherlands missed a penaltyEngland came from behind for the first time under manager Sarina Wiegman to register an impressive victory over European champions the Netherlands.Substitutes Beth Mead and Ella Toone made an impact as they both got on the scoresheet in a one-sided second half.The Dutch led through Lieke Martens’ header before Lucy Bronze equalised to make it 1-1 at half-time.Mead then struck moments after Dutch captain Sherida Spitse hit the post from the penalty spot, before Toone and Lauren Hemp doubled England’s tally in the space of two minutes.Arsenal winger Mead added a fifth goal late on to confirm a resounding victory in a statement performance from the Lionesses in Leeds.England’s victory, played in front of a vibrant crowd at Elland Road, extended their unbeaten run under manager Wiegman after she joined from the Netherlands in September.They have just one friendly remaining – against Switzerland on 30 June – before opening the home Euros at Old Trafford against Austria on 6 July. It was an entertaining match throughout as England were pressed intensely by the visitors in the first half and found themselves trailing when Martens’ well-timed header caught out Mary Earps on a corner.Bronze then looped a cross – intended for Beth England – inside the far post to ensure the teams were level at the break.The Netherlands were awarded a penalty following a VAR review when Alex Greenwood brought down ex-Arsenal midfielder Danielle van de Donk but Spitse, making her… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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