Women's Euro 2022: England 1-0 Austria in pictures

Gavin Glicksman

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Beth Mead was England's goal hero in a 1-0 win over Austria

England kicked off their Women's Euro 2022 campaign with three points thanks to Beth Mead's first-half strike.

Arsenal star Mead, 27, took a pass from Fran Kirby on her chest before lifting the ball over Austria keeper Manuela Zinsberger to break the deadlock after 16 minutes.

And her 15th goal in 15 appearances for the Lionesses since the start of 2021 proved decisive as the hosts held on in front of a packed house at Old Trafford to open their Group A campaign with a precious win.

Speaking at full-time, the match winner said: "This is beyond words. What an amazing night. It's great to start the tournament with a win."

The attacker faced an anxious wait after scoring as VAR checked the ball had crossed the goal line.

Mead added: "I was pretty sure it went over the line but you always doubt yourself when there's a delay."

Scroll down to see how events unfolded as we select the best pics from the tournament's opening match.

Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses warm up ahead of their opening group game at Women's Euro 2022

Fireworks mark the beginning of Euro 2022 at Old Trafford

England's starting XI line up for the cameras before kick-off

Lionesses skipper Leah Williamson passes on some instructions on the pitch

Beth Mead lifts the ball into the net to break the deadlock

Beth Mead salutes the Old Trafford crowd after opening the scoring

Goalkeeper Mary Earps and skipper Leah Williamson celebrate Beth Mead's opener

England defender Lucy Bronze challenges Austria's Laura Feiersinger

Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman makes her point

England striker Ellen White worked tirelessly up front

Lucy Bronze and Katharina Naschenweng battle for the ball

Scoreboards at Old Trafford let supporters in attendance know they had been part of something special

Dejected Austria star Marina Georgieva could not hide her disappointment at full-time

Mead strike gives hosts England victory in Euro 2022 opener

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