8 HAUL OF CHINA

Mead leading the Lionesses’ charge

- BY ANDY SIMS

GEORGIA STANWAY scored a hat-trick as England made a triumphant return to Wembley with a thrashing of China.

Stanway’s treble, a quickfire double from Beth Mead and further goals from Lauren Hemp (below), Ella Toone and Alessia Russo secured a comfortable 50th win in charge for boss Sarina Wiegman.

England were playing their first match at the national stadium since they defended their title at Euro 2025 in Switzerland earlier this year.

It was the third instalment of the four-match homecoming series, with England narrowly beaten by Brazil in their first friendly after the Euros before bouncing back against Australia.