England's national team, led by Sarina Wiegman, faced a rollercoaster week with mixed results as they prepared for the Women's Euro tournament. They secured a dominant 6-0 win over Portugal, showcasing the return of key players and their attacking depth, epitomized by Aggie Beever-Jones's hat-trick. However, the team faced challenges with the retirement of goalkeeper Mary Earps and defender Millie Bright's absence due to mental health concerns, raising questions about squad morale. A subsequent defeat to Spain (2-1) served as a reality check of their competitive level ahead of the Euros in Switzerland.
Manager Wiegman had her hands full going into the camp after goalkeeper Mary Earps announced her shock international retirement and key defender Millie Bright withdrew from the squad to focus on her mental and physical wellbeing.
Aggie Beever-Jones demonstrated England's attacking depth with a brilliant hat-trick, while Lauren Hemp, Alex Greenwood and Georgia Stanway all got minutes after returning from knee surgeries.
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