England Women’s Under-23s were undone by three first-half goals in their second match of the Nordic Tournament.
The Young Lions lost to host nation Norway in their opening match of the annual competition.
And they suffered the same fate against Sweden on Friday.
England U23s 1-3 Sweden
Nordic Tournament
Friday 29 May
Sarpsborg, Norway
The Scandinavians raced into an unassailable three-goal lead before the break.
Nikita Parris pulled one back in the 69th minute, but Julie Chipchase’s side were unable to complete the comeback.
England’s final match is against USA on Sunday.
England: 13 Alex Brooks, 2 Hannah Blundell, 3 Millie Bright, 4 Laura-Jayne O’Neill, 5 Martha Harris, 6 Jemma Rose (C), 7 Meaghan Sargeant, 8 Sherry McCue, 10 Jess Sigsworth, 16 Nikita Parris, 20 Mel Lawley
Substitutes not used: 1 Mary Earps, 9 Abbey-Leigh Stringer, 12 Drew Spence, 14 Hannah Dale, 17 Beth England, 18 Rebekah Bass, 19 Natasha Flint
Goals: Parris 69
Head coach: Julie Chipchase
