A solitary goal by Ellen White is enough to secure three important World Cup qualifying points for the Lionesses of England.
With her decisive strike against Austria, White now has 45 goals for England which moved her ahead of Kerry Davis, a pioneer for the Lionesses in the 1980s and 1990s, on the all-time charts and into second place outright. Kelly Smith’s record of 46 goals for the Lionesses is being hunted by White.
White also reached the milestone of 100th senior international appearance and become just the 12th women’s player to reach 100 senior games for England and the 22nd overall.
White made her Lionesses debut against Austria way back in 2010 and showcased her polished poacher’s instinct when she turned Fran Kirby’s pass into the net from close range in the closing stages of the first half.
England comfortably top Group D with 15 points from five games ahead of Austria and Northern Ireland who are tied on 10 points.
The Lionesses travel to Doncaster on Tuesday for their next qualifier, taking on Latvia, who they thrashed 10-0 last month.
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