In the shadow of Heraklion’s ancient Knossos, Laura Blindkilde Brown slipped a swift pass to Alessia Russo, who flicked it to Arsenal mate Georgia Stanway, and the midfielder calmly beat keeper Fafailia Petaloti.
The goal sparked a muted cheer, underscoring the frustration of needing 39 minutes to break a side ranked 54 places lower. For my money, England must find sharper intent. Will the Lionesses sharpen their bite in the next round?