England under-20 team defeats Tanzania in group stage match

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

England under-20 team defeats Tanzania in group stage match
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England secured a 5-1 win over Tanzania in a Group B match of the U20 tournament. Rachel Maltby recorded a hat-trick, while former Arsenal players Vivienne Lia and Jessie Gale contributed with two assists and a goal, respectively. Manager Lydia Bedford rotated the squad to ensure all outfield players participated during the match. The result follows England's opening 1-1 draw against Canada, moving the team to four points in the standings. Brazil remains the group leader with six points, while Poland has also advanced from Group A. England utilized a tactical plan to exploit space on the wings, bypassing the man-marking strategy employed by Tanzania.

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  • England finished with a 5-1 scoreline against Tanzania.
  • Rachel Maltby scored three goals for England.
  • Vivienne Lia provided two assists in the victory.
  • England currently sits second in Group B with four points.
  • All outfield players on the England squad have now participated in the tournament.
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  • 9:55 AMYahoo SportsFormer Arsenal youngsters shine as England defeat Tanzania 5-1
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Former Arsenal youngsters played prominent roles as England U20s swept aside Tanzania 5-1, with Vivienne Lia and Jessie Gale both making their mark on the tournament.Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images...

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