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Manchester United’s Millie Turner has made her England debut tonight after coming off the bench within the eightieth minute in opposition to Italy.
The United defender acquired her first England call-up in September 2020 however by no means made her debut.
After a 3 yr absence from the nationwide staff she was recalled by Sarina Wiegman final November for the Lionesses Nations League matches, changing Millie Vibrant however once more she by no means made it off the bench.
For this newest worldwide break, Turner was once more known as up as Wiegman’s squad was hit with harm, this time it was Leah Williamson she changed.
As she changed former United teammate Alex Greenwood, she got here onto the pitch in Spain with a beaming smile.
Turner is considered one of 4 gamers at United who had been current for that inaugural season in 2018/19 and has made 133 appearances for United.
It was a great night time for the Lionesses as they beat Italy 5-1 with targets from Lotte Wubben-Moy, Lauren Hemp and Rachel Daly.
United’s Ella Toone got here off the bench to attain England’s fourth.
Lauren James reduce it again to Toone who took it first time on the volley for a stunning end.
England had been removed from excellent although and sloppy play on the again gifted Italy a variety of possibilities.
Earps made two massive saves within the first half. Cantore was via, one on one with Earps however the United shot-stopper stayed on her ft and caught out a leg to disclaim her.
Simply earlier than half-time, they managed to get one again to make it 3-1 however Toone and Daly put the sport to mattress with their targets within the second half for the Lionesses.
It was their second pleasant of this worldwide break after they beat Austria 7-2 on Friday night time.
United return to motion on Sunday after they journey to West Ham within the league.
