• England 2-1 South Africa
• Hosts score two early goals but fail to impress

There were more questions to be asked than answers provided in England’s 2-1 victory against South Africa but, to a certain extent, friendlies are when they can afford to be far from their best.

As long as they are ready by 2 July, when Sarina Wiegman’s players begin the defence of their European title at Euro 2025 in Switzerland, there will be few complaints.