Guernsey Press

Le Tissier captains England U17s to victory in Moldova

GUERNSEY footballer Maya Le Tissier captained England Under-17s today as they started their Uefa Women's European U17 Championship qualifying campaign in style.

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Guernsey's Maya Le Tissier captained England U17s against Moldova. (Picture by Peter Frankland, 22576238)

The 'Young Lionesses' defeated host nation Moldova 6-0 at the Zimbru Stadium thanks to a hat-trick from Melisa Filis and goals from Francesca Stables, Katie Robinson and Ruby Grant.

Next up for England is a match against Azerbaijan on Saturday, before their group stage concludes with a game against Iceland on Tuesday.

  • More in Thursday's Guernsey Press.