"Georgia Stanway stood out, joining Beth Mead and Aggie Beever-Jones by becoming the third Lioness to score a hat-trick at Wembley. Her three goals and assist formed part of a midfield display that was right up there with the best the national stadium has witnessed over the years. The 26-year-old has been one of the first names on Sarina Wiegman's team sheet since the Dutchwoman took over as manager in 2021."
"Famous for her long-range finishing and tenacious tackling, she is emblematic of the fight and quality that this England team possess. When in top form, she and Keira Walsh form one of the best midfield partnerships out there, complementing each other's attributes. She is one of the leaders of this team, unafraid to stand up and be counted on and off the pitch when things go wrong and at the core of their success when they go right."
"Each of her three finishes illustrated different attributes that have made her the player she is today. The first was pure instinct a first-time hit off a parry from China's goalkeeper, Pan Hongyan, arriving at the edge of the penalty area at the perfect time to drive it home. Her second came from the spot just before the break, her 13th conversion from 13 penalty kicks marking an exceptional record from 12 yards."
Georgia Stanway produced a match-defining performance, scoring a hat-trick and assisting as England overwhelmed China at Wembley. Her goals combined instinctive finishing, precise positioning, and creative link-up play that repeatedly disrupted the Chinese defence. She converted a first-time finish from a goalkeeper parry, calmly slotted her 13th successful penalty from 13 attempts, and completed a slick team move after a neat one-two with Ella Toone. Stanway's long-range shooting, tenacious tackling, leadership and strong understanding with teammates such as Keira Walsh and Lucy Bronze highlighted her central role in England's midfield balance and success.
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