Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps sends message to Millie Turner after seeing Man Utd team-mate finally make international debut at 27

During a friendly between England and Italy on Tuesday, Turner finally made her international debut for the Lionesses as she was introduced into the game in the 80th minute in place of Alex Greenwood. United goalkeeper Earps was excited to see her clubmate making her England debut at the age of 27 as she congratulated her on social media.

Taking to Instagram, Earps uploaded a photograph of herself hugging Turner after the match and wrote in the caption: "Congratulations on your debut @MILLTURNER. So so so chuffed for you!"

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She also made an Instagram post sharing a series of photographs from the match with the caption: "Big win & big smiles."

After beating Austria in a nine-goal thriller last Saturday, Sarina Wiegman's side registered yet another thumping win over Italy as they beat them 5-1. Lotte Wubben-Moy opened the scoring for the Lionesses before Lauren Hemp's brace established a three-goal lead for her team within the first 34 minutes of the match. The other two goals were scored by Ella Toone and Rachel Daly in the second half. Michela Cambiaghi netted the consolation goal for the Italians.

The English players will now return to their respective clubs as Women's Super League action resumes on Saturday, with Manchester City taking on Everton. Earps and Turner are due back in action for Manchester United a day later at West Ham.