Mary Earps needed to keep her concentration throughout this match. At times, England did become slightly disted; they need to keep their focus for the full 90 minutes.
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Paul: Great win! Record attendance! Two sleepy girls, who might struggle to get out of bed for school! #InspiringTheNation
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Image source, Getty ImagesEngland boss Sarina Wiegman to BBC Two: "The first game in a tournament, it's so important to win and have a good start. We have shown different phases – some good, some not so good. We started not very good. We did a lot better [then]. In the second half we created chances but were too sloppy on the ball.
"We should have scored a couple of times and made it easier.
"Overall, I’m really happy. Don’t underestimate Austria. They’re a good, strong, organised team.
"It’s hard to say [if nerves had an effect]. We wanted to start well. We didn’t keep the ball well enough. We scored a good goal and had some more chances. I’m just happy.
"I'm not frustrated. I just think we can do better. After the first goal, we had a huge chance. We have to be a little calmer in the final stage."
What now for the players? "At first, recovery. And then we will review the match. It’s too early now."
On the atmosphere: "It was so incredible. It’s hard to have an influence because the players can’t hear you. But that’s what we want."
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England manager Sarina Wiegman, who won the 2017 edition of this tournament with the Netherlands, has maintained her 100% winning record at the Women’s European Championships (7/7). She’s the only manager to have a 100%-win ratio in the competition.
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Image source, Getty ImagesEngland have won all eight of their matches against Austria in all competitions, scoring 23 times while conceding only once. The Lionesses only have a better 100% winning ratio against Northern Ireland (11/11).
Austria have lost a Women’s European Championship match for the first time, having avoided defeat in their only previous participation in 2017 (W2 D3, eliminated via penalties). Indeed, the Austrians didn’t trail for a single minute at the 2017 edition.
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England matchwinner Beth Mead to BBC One: "Beyond words. What an amazing night to start the tournament with a win. I'm really happy to get a goal for the team.
"I was pretty sure [it was across the line] but you always doubt yourself when a bit of time es."
On what Sarina Wiegman said afterwards: "I’d like to tell you we could hear what she was saying but it’s so loud we couldn’t hear what she was saying. We were all into Sweet Caroline. She'll probbaly have the debrief in the dressing room.
"Listen to the atmosphere, unbelievable."
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Image source, Getty ImagesEngland are now unbeaten in all 15 matches under manager Sarina Wiegman (W13 D2), extending the longest unbeaten run in their history. Over this period they have scored 85 goals while conceding only three in return.
The Lionesses have won a seventh consecutive match in all competitions, only going on a longer winning run as of April 1975 (nine games).
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Alasdair: First win in the bag always the main thing. Onwards and upwards.
Liam: Well done on the win Lionesses Well played!
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Alex Scott
Former England and Arsenal defender on BBC One
Image source, Getty ImagesIt was so important to get the win. In tournament football, it's about how you finish, not how you start. This is a huge moment - enjoy it, celebrate it, job done.
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Beth Mead, speaking to BBC One: "This is beyond words. What an amazing night. It's great to start the tournament with a win. I was pretty sure the goal went over the line but you always doubt yourself when there's a delay."
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Anna Thompson
BBC Sport at Old Trafford
Image source, Getty ImagesThe England players are doing a lap of Old Trafford to thank all the fans for their .
Austria had a huddle in the middle of the pitch and are now making their way round too, waving at the pockets of Austria fans who have held their red and white flags aloft.
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Fara Williams
Former England midfielder on BBC One
It’s been a good start. They’ll go away and analyse. They needed to get the excitement and emotion of the first game out of the way. The whole country is behind them – that’s a difficult pressure.
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Izzy Christiansen
Everton and England midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesWenninger, the right-sided centre-half, really stood out. She was superb, clearing up danger against a really talented England side. Austria dealt with England's changes really well but this has derailed their pathway.
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Jonas Eidevall
Arsenal manager on BBC One
England know they can play much better but they won and they've made an excellent start in the group stage.
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Alex Scott
Former England and Arsenal defender on BBC One
Image source, Getty ImagesAs a player or fan you’ll be buzzing. This is what you were wishing for - England to start off with a win. This isn’t England’s best performance but it’s job done.
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Anna Thompson
BBC Sport at Old Trafford
It wouldn't be a major sporting occasion without a rendition of Sweet Caroline and Old Trafford duly delivers with the crowd in full voice!
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What's that, you say? Play 'Sweet Caroline'? Oh go on then.
That now unofficial England anthem is being butchered by nearly 70,000 at Old Trafford. Bless em.
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Adam: Football's coming home
Rahim: Yaasss!!!! Well played
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Image source, Getty ImagesEngland start the Euros with a victory!
Not the most convincing one, but it will do just fine.