Sir Alex Ferguson’s popular saying goes, “I have never played for a draw in my life,” and certainly so did the women from the USWNT and UK when they clashed on Saturday night. Even though the match result might sound less intriguing,

After the Germany result, we expected a reaction,” Hayes said. The USA are still at a “developmental stage” under Hayes but she was pleased with what she saw on her homecoming. Her target is now more long-term,

WEMBLEY – The Camden accent was not out of place but plenty else about Emma Hayes’ homecoming had the potential to unsettle England as they played out a stalemate against the USA.