In Focus: Five key talking points from England 5-1 Netherlands

England boss Sarina Wiegman secured the bragging rights over former side Netherlands with a 5-1 win at Elland Road in their latest Women's Euro 2022 warm-up game.

The Oranje went ahead in the 22nd minute when Lieke Martens buried a header into the top corner before the Lionesses equalised 10 minutes later via Lucy Bronze's cross-cum-shot.

It was the visitors who started the second half the brighter with VAR awarding Mark Parsons' side a penalty following a mistimed challenge from Alex Greenwood.

But Netherlands captain Sherida Spitse was denied from the spot by England goalkeeper Mary Earps.

Wiegman's side counter-attacked and took the lead 54 seconds later via an acrobatic Beth Mead strike.

The hosts extended their lead when Ella Toone cut inside and let fly from distance before Lauren Hemp produced a terrific lob over Netherlands goalkeeper Sari van Veenendaal just two minutes later.

The Lionesses added further gloss to the scoreline in the 90th minute as Mead bagged her second of the game.

We have picked out five talking points from the victory in West Yorkshire.

Strength in depth

England's substitutes stole the show in their 3-0 victory over Belgium last week and it was much the same story in tonight's clash as Wiegman rang the changes.

It took Mead just eight minutes to score off the bench to give the Lionesses the lead, while substitute Toone netted her 11th goal in just 14 caps to extend the hosts' advantage.

Mead has been prolific under Wiegman and completed her brace in the dying embers of the game with a neat strike.

England's second-half display highlighted the options that Wiegman possesses ahead of the Euros starting in less than two weeks' time.

Wiegman recently claimed she was close to knowing her starting 11 for the opening game against Austria — impressive performances tonight may have thrown a spanner in the works.

Ruthless Lionesses

Claims that England do not score enough goals have dominated conversation ahead of previous tournaments. But there are no such concerns this summer.

The Lionesses have registered a whopping 80 goals in just 13 games under Wiegman.

The hosts looked dangerous every time they went forward with the amount of bodies they were committing forward noticeable.

Reigning European champions Netherlands are a resolute outfit under Mark Parsons, yet they proved no match for Wiegman's side as they scored five or more goals for the seventh time under the Dutchwoman.

Mighty Mead

It was a superb showing from Arsenal striker Mead who laid down her marker for a starting spot in the Euros with her brace — and the forward was ecstatic following the victory.

She said: "I am enjoying my football right now, that is showing on the pitch — [I'm] just glad I can help the team today.

"It is tougher opposition, Netherlands haven't won a Euros and got to a World Cup final for no reason, so it shows the quality.

"These games are for learning but winning and playing well is the confidence we need heading into the Euros."

Feeble Netherlands

On paper, the visitors presented Wiegman's outfit with their toughest test yet and the Lionesses went behind for the first time under the Dutchwoman.

But England's second goal just moments after the Oranje's penalty miss took the wind out the visitors' sails.

The Netherlands struggled to keep hold of the ball in the second half with several of England's goals their own doing.

The Dutch rear-guard dropped closer to their goal as the game went on and struggled to clear their lines on numerous occasions.

Perfect prep

This was a statement win from the Lionesses who are among the favourites for Euro glory.

They carried on their unbeaten run under Wiegman and highlighted their quality with a convincing win over the reigning European champions.

A final warm-up game in Zurich against Switzerland awaits the Lionesses as they finalise their preparation ahead of the tournament.

With just under two weeks before their opening game against Austria at Old Trafford, things are looking good.