England Women Rout Portugal 6-0 with Beever-Jones Hat-Trick

Aggie Beever-Jones starred with a first-half hat-trick as England secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Portugal in the Women's Nations League at Wembley, keeping their hopes alive for a place in the autumn finals. Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead, and Chloe Kelly also contributed to the scoreline in a match that saw England score five goals within the first 30 minutes, showcasing their attacking prowess despite recent turmoil including goalkeeper Mary Earps' shock international retirement. Chelsea's Hannah Hampton took over as England's goalkeeper and was scarcely tested, while Lauren Hemp returned to the squad after injury. England sits second in Group 3 of League A, two points behind group leaders Spain, whom they must defeat in their upcoming match in Barcelona to qualify for the knockout stage. The game also served as preparation for the European Championships later this summer, with the team aiming to defend their 2022 title. England's comprehensive win was witnessed by a strong crowd of 48,531 at Wembley and highlighted the growing strength and depth of the Lionesses squad.