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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.

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

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.

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