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da 888casino： England kicked off their first-ever UEFA Women's Nations League campaign with a win against neighbors Scotland on Friday night, with goals from Lucy Bronze and Lauren Hemp giving them all three points despite a strike from Kirsty Hanson halving the deficit on half time.

The Lionesses started well and could've gone ahead even earlier than they did, with Rachel Daly unlucky to see a header ruled out for offside after Chloe Kelly was judged to have been interfering with play from an offside position. Instead, it was Bronze that broke the deadlock, heading Katie Zelem's wonderful cross into the bottom corner to do so.

A few minutes later, it was two. Daly won the ball back brilliantly in the Scotland half and picked out Hemp with an equally fantastic cross but that two-goal cushion was cut short almost immediately, as Hanson capitalized on some sloppy England defending to make it 2-1.

The Lionesses were far from their best in the second half but that sloppiness went unpunished by Scotland, who hit the bar through Hanson, allowing the European champions to start the new competition with three points on the board.

GOAL rates England's players from the Stadium of Light…

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Mary Earps (7/10):

Made a big save in the first half to deny Weir. Pass to Greenwood in the build-up to Scotland's goal could've perhaps been better.

Lucy Bronze (6/10):

Got forward and got involved a lot, with her goal the perfect example. Could've done better to track Hanson for the goal conceded, though, and struggled with the winger all night.

Jess Carter (6/10):

Calm and composed to sweep up at the back on a few occasions. Should've positioned herself better for Scotland's goal.

Millie Bright (6/10):

Great on the ball and solid in her defending. Was lucky not to give a penalty away for a challenge on Thomas, though.

Alex Greenwood (6/10):

Usually so reliable on the ball but a bit of panic and a poor pass allowed Scotland to get a goal back on half time. Made amends with a crucial intervention to stop Emslie from equalising in the second half.

Chloe Kelly (5/10):

Understandably restricted by the unnatural wing-back role.

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Katie Zelem (8/10):

Only her second start for England but looked extremely assured. Excellent on the ball, took brilliant set pieces and played a delightful ball to set up Bronze's opener.

Georgia Stanway (7/10):

Tidy on the ball and battled well in midfield without stealing the show.

Lauren James (6/10):

Had a few good moments early on but couldn't get into the game much.

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Rachel Daly (7/10):

Assist for Hemp's goal was absolutely brilliant. Was unlucky to have a great header ruled out in the first half for offside. Impact dwindled in the second half when she was moved into defence.

Lauren Hemp (7/10):

Worked hard to be a menace and scored a superb header to double England's lead.

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Ella Toone (5/10):

Replaced Kelly with half an hour to go but couldn't get into the game at all as Scotland started to pose a real threat.

Sarina Wiegman (6/10):

It was job done, in the end, but it wasn't easy for England. Aside from Kelly being limited by her wing-back role, Wiegman's team selection worked a treat, with Zelem impressing and the 3-5-2 formation suiting the XI. However, a lack of subs during the match contributed to England's performance growing stale, with the one change removing Daly from the frontline and restricting the Lionesses' attack. Even as Scotland got on top, Wiegman didn't freshen things up.