Lucy Bronze was involved in two goals as England beat Australia, who played with 10 players for more than 70 minutes in their friendly at Pride Park.

However, there were concerning scenes in the 80th minute when Euro 2025 star Michelle Agyemang was taken off on a stretcher with what appeared to be a knee injury, and after the match left the stadium on crutches.

The 19-year-old was treated on the pitch for several minutes before being given a standing ovation as she was replaced by Chloe Kelly.

Earlier, Australia defender Alanna Kennedy was shown a straight red card for denying Alessia Russo a goalscoring opportunity in the 19th minute.

It is the second time in four days England’s opponents have gone down to 10 players early, but having failed to take advantage in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by Brazil, Sarina Wiegman’s side made sure they did this time in Derby.

Chelsea forward Aggie Beever-Jones, who was England’s top goalscorer in 2024-25, was given a rare start and took her opportunity, netting the opener from the resulting free-kick after Kennedy left the field.

On her 34th birthday and first start of the season following recovery from injury, Bronze went from provider to goalscorer when she doubled England’s lead, stroking Ella Toone’s cross into the bottom corner.

Substitute Georgia Stanway scored a penalty in stoppage time to make it 3-0 after a video assistant referee (VAR) review confirmed Missy Bo Kearns was tripped in the box.

It was a much better performance for England as they continue their ‘homecoming series’ – completing two of four friendlies in which they are celebrating their Euro 2025 success on home soil.

Victory means England have still never lost back-to-back games in the 72 matches under Wiegman.

Among Wiegman’s five changes to the starting XI were debuts for Aston Villa midfielder Lucia Kendall and Arsenal defender Taylor Hinds – who both performed well.

England’s next match is at Wembley against China on 29 November (17:30 GMT).