Beckie’s miracle goal helps Canada win a draw after Bright attacks Lionesses

JANINE BECKIE brought a great night for Millie REMOVEjust as the Lionesses bared their fangs in a high-paced draw with Canada.

The Manchester City player’s superb strike canceled out Bright’s stunning volley as both sides made their mark at the Arnold Clark Cup.

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And the clash witnessed England conceded their first goal in a game under coach Sarina Wiegman.

However, Bright swears that the contest organizers will build on their performance and pledge to score more goals for her team.

The England defender said: “Adding goals to my game is something I have wanted to do for a long time, at club and country.

“I’m really pleased that the hard work is paying off and just happy that I can contribute to the team.

Of Bright’s effort, Wiegman added: “She had a big impact because she scored that goal and in the last few minutes she headed a corner.

“Mille’s contribution is absolutely enormous.”

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A few yards from Riverside Stadium is Priestman Road leading some to question whether this is an ominous sign in favor of Bev Priestman’s side.

If that’s the case, England didn’t seem to care as they exploited Lauren Hemp’s breakneck pace to torment their opponents in a frenetic first half.

They had a good chance to take a 1-0 lead when Hemp caught goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan in the 15th minute before Keira Walsh saved Leah Williamson, who had narrowly shot wide.

And that came a few minutes after Lionesses swam the ball in danger at the other end after Kadeisha Buchanan’s dangerous header.

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The score 0-0 lasted until 21^st minutes before the home side took the lead when Bright scored with a superb volley inside the box.

And the centre-back made a dangerous save on the other end of the Canadian cross minutes before Demi Stokes sent Alessia Russo flying out.

The second spell saw Canada hit the hit as the game dragged on longer with the away teams battling for an equalizer.

And they finally got one when Beckie’s chic curling iron found its way into the top corner, showing why her team won. Tokyo Olympics.

Canada, energized by their equalizer, went on the hunt for a winner with Nichelle Prince test Mary Earps in 79^order minute.

But they were forced to make some desperate defensive moments later with Nikita Parris close to unleash a shot but was blocked

And there was a huge shout from the crowd for a late penalty after Parris’ header rolled in the box, before the game ended with the spoils shared.

With England set to have a tough clash with Spain, Wiegman has warned her stars will need to be more careful with their chances.

Gaffer Lionesses added: “We did very well, but we will get (more) games like this at the Euros.

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“We need these (matches) to learn from. It gives us a lot of information.

“In the second half we suffered a bit more and had to reconnect. How we react to that is harder. We should have scored more goals.

“We were not tight on the ball. That is what we will try to do better on Sunday.”