Sunderland trio Lucy Bronze, Lucy Staniforth and Jordan Nobbs, helped England's young stars get off to a flier in the inaugural FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup in New Zealand. 

England comprehensively beat pre tournament favourites Brazil 3 – 0 in their opening group match. Lucy Staniforth and Jordan Nobbs started the game while Lucy Bronze came on in the second half. Jordan Nobbs, yet to make a start for Sunderland, skippered the victorious England side and was very impressive throughout in her midfield role. All three are products of the highly rated Sunderland Girls Centre of Excellence.

England's next opponents are Nigeria on November 2nd.     More ...