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Julia Grosso Jessie Fleming Janine Beckie Jayde Riviere Vanessa Gilles , The Canadian PressThe first outing of the year for Olympic-champion Canada came with a shaky first half that saw eighth-ranked England dominate. But No. 6 Canada responded in the second half.
Canada tied it in the 55th minute after Ashley Lawrence intercepted a pass and made a surging run towards the England goal. Her pass deflected off a defender to Jordyn Huitema, who slipped it to Beckie. The Manchester City forward stopped and curled a left-footed shot into the top corner from just outside of the penalty box.
In the absence of Christine Sinclair, 23-year-old Jessie Fleming wore the captain's armband for the first time at the senior level. Sinclair has stayed home following the recent death of her mother. The Canadians wore black armbands in memory of Sandi Sinclair. England continued to control possession in the second half. When Canada did get the ball, it failed to threaten — until Beckie's stylish goal.The introduction of Quinn, who goes by one name, bolstered the Canadian midfield in the 59th minute. Fullback Jayde Riviere limped off in the 66th minute, favouring her left leg after going down awkwardly.
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