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'I feel like it was written': Lucia Kendall makes lasting impression with special St Mary's goal

Lionesses midfielder 'overwhelmed' by homecoming moment as England defeat Ghana 2-0 in Southampton

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Flo Lloyd-Hughes
Dec 02, 2025
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England signed off an impressive year with a 2-0 win against Ghana at St Mary’s on Tuesday night.

A first England goal for Lucia Kendall and a penalty from Alessia Russo made it three friendly wins in a row for Sarina Wiegman’s side.

The England head coach deviated from a usually cautious approach to her starting line-up and rotated…

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