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Simi Awujo: Man United Women youngster shines against Brazil

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Manchester United Women had a plethora of players involved on international duty on Saturday.Julia Zigiotti and Hanna LundkvistSweden grabbed a vital 1-0 win over Serbia in World Cup qualifying.Julia ...

Simi Awujo: Man United Women youngster shines against Brazil Manchester United Women had a plethora of players involved on international duty on Saturday. Julia Zigiotti and Hanna Lundkvist Sweden grabbed a vital 1-0 win over Serbia in World Cup qualifying. Julia Zigiotti started in the centre of midfield for the Swedes , and Hanna Lundkvist started at full-back.

There was once again no place for Fridolina Rolfo , who spoke out against the manager before the match. Lisa Naalsund played the full 90 minutes of Norway’s dramatic 3-2 away victory over Slovenia. There was no place for striker Elisabeth Terland, who was not even on the bench.

Mared Griffiths and Safia Middleton-Patel United had two players in action as Wales secured a vital 1-0 win over Albania in World Cup qualification. Youngsters Safia Middleton-Patel and Mared Griffiths were both involved from the start. Lea Schuller came off the bench for the final 30 minutes as Germany drew 0-0 with Austria in their qualification match.

She could not add to her strike last time out for her nation, though. Jess Park came off the bench for the final 30 minutes of England’s 1-0 victory in Iceland to keep up their 100% record in qualifying. United captain Maya Le Tissier was an unused substitute in the match.