Lianne Sanderson’s 67th-minute goal lifted England to a 1-0 win over Canada in the final of the Cyprus Cup on Wednesday.
The goal was the first given up by Canada at the women’s soccer tournament after victories over Scotland, South Korea and Italy.
The loss also ended Canada’s eight-game unbeaten streak.
It was a solid effort,” said head coach John Herdman after the match. “The last two times we faced England they were the better team, but I think it was the opposite today – we played really well. I’m disappointed for the girls. We had a few good opportunities early in the game, and I think we could have taken one and changed the outcome.”