Crystal Dunn's winner off the bench lifts USWNT over England

Crystal Dunn's winner off the bench lifts USWNT over England

Published Mar. 3, 2016 10:17 p.m. ET

TAMPA, Fla. — Second-half substitution Crystal Dunn scored in the 72nd minute, Hope Solo got her 96th career shutout and the United States beat England 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup on Thursday night.

Dunn entered in the 67th minute and made it 1-0 with a shot into the upper corner of the net five minutes later.

The U.S is 7-0-0 in 2016, outscoring opponents 29-0.

Solo made a diving save on Toni Duggan in the second half en route to her 145th international victory.

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The U.S. had the only shot on goal during a scoreless first half.

Alex Morgan sent a shot wide early off a cross from Mallory Pugh.

Germany beat France 1-0 in the first game Thursday.

The U.S will go against France Sunday in Nashville. England and Germany will also take part in a doubleheader.

The cup wraps up Wednesday in Boca Raton, Florida, when the U.S. meets Germany and England plays France.

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