Women's Euro: England beat Northern Ireland, Austria beat Norway to reach quarter-finals

England won three out of three in Group A beating Northern Ireland 5-0 and Austria joined them in the quarter-finals of Euro 2022 with a 1-0 win against Norway.

Lioness boss Sarina Wiegman missed her side's final group game after testing positive for COVID-19, but the hosts made another statement at St Mary's Stadium on Friday.

First-half goals from Fran Kirby and Beth Mead put England on the right track as they became the first team to score 10 or more goals in the Euro group stage feminine without cashing in.

Alessia Russo scored England's third goal just minutes after entering half-time with an excellent header and powered in a brace in the 53rd minute when an exquisite turn on the edge from the box allowed him to strike home. and make it 4-0.

Kelsie Burrows summed up a miserable night for Northern Ireland when she threw herself deep into her own net.

The winners of Group A will face the runners-up of Group B on Wednesday for a place in the semi-finals.

Norway went into their final group game knowing that only a win would qualify them, due to their inferior goal difference after being beaten 8-0 by England.

Austria only needed a draw, and they took the lead after 37 minutes when a superb header from Nicola Billa tucked into the top corner.

Martin Sjogren's side could not respond, so Austria will face Germany in the quarter-finals at Brentford Community Stadium on Thursday and Norway will return home.