10.) MEAD SETS THE TONE IN OPENER
osting a major tournament is never an easy task. The weight and expectations have crushed even the strongest of sides. For England, the pressure was tenfold given the country’s footballing history and the lack of silverware in the cupboard (Prior to this year’s tournament no England side had won a major tournament since the 1966 World Cup). Although it wasn’t an easy opener against Austria, an early goal from Beth Mead in the 10th minute gave the side the momentum
