What will be as pleasing to Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman as the youthful exuberance and fearlessness of the younger players, will be their composure and maturity.
Hannah Hampton, 24, has looked assured in possession and in the right place for Switzerland’s rare attacks. 22-year-old Maya Le Tissier has been a leader, organising team-mate’s positions and offering plenty in attack and defence.
Grace Clinton and Jess Park (21 and 23 respectively) both use the ball carefully, while defensive midfielder Ruby Mace and striker Aggie Beever-Jones, both 21, have experienced heads on young shoulders.
Both look well versed in the intricacies of their positions, and their decision-making and game understanding is consistently impressive. Wiegman should have no doubt about blooding them in more weighty games than this in future.