ENGLAND have routed a much fancied Norway side at the Amex Stadium.
Ellen White went down in the box early on to earn a controversial penalty which Georgia Stanway converted.
Lauren Hemp then netted from close range to double the Lionesses lead.
White then bullied the Norwegian defence to put England three goals in front.
On 34 minutes, Mead popped up with a header to extend the lead to four goals.
And she then produced a crafty run bag a sixth goal for the team.
In the second half, Alessia Russo headed in a seventh for the Lionesses before Mead completed her hat-trick with a close range finish.
That’s all from the Amex Stadium
What a night for the Lionesses!
England have booked their place in the quarter-finals with a record-breaking 8-0 win over Norway.
They will now face Northern Ireland in their final group stage game on Friday.
Meanwhile, Norway will battle it out with Austria for the final place in the knockout stages.
Thank you for reading, and goodnight!
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Ellen White reacts
When speaking to BBC Sport, White said:
“Wow. Incredible. I don’t even know how to describe it.
“You could probably see on our faces in the first half. It was just unreal.
“The noise, the atmosphere. Scoring six goals, yeah, it was incredible.
“Then, obviously another two goals and a clean sheet.
“It’s just crazy!”
“It’s amazing to score for England. It’s a real honour for me. I’m surrounded by phenomenally talented players. I feel so lucky.
“Beth Mead is unbelievable. She’s such a lovely person. She’s English so we’re very happy. I’m super proud of the squad and hopefully everyone watching is proud of this England team as well.
“Obviously 8-0 is a big statement, but we’re staying cool and collected.
“We’re focused on our own task but delighted to come away with an 8-0 win, a clean sheet and three points.
“The noise and the atmosphere is absolutely insane. We’re so thankful for that support.
“Hopefully we can continue to grow as a team but I hope everyone’s proud of us.
“It’s not going to be easy to sleep. We’ll enjoy it tonight then look forward to facing Northern Ireland.”
Credit: Reuters Sarina Wiegman reacts
When speaking to BBC Sport, Wiegman said:
“It was a very special night. We didn’t expect to make such a big win as we did, but we played really well, we exploited their weaknesses.
“But at the same time it’s just a win, just one win. We have to stay really grounded.”
When asked about her reaction to the 6-0 lead at half-time, she said:
“What’s going on here?
“Norway didn’t have the answers on our game.
“It was very enjoyable to watch.”
Credit: Getty Beth Mead awarded Player of the Match
Beth Mead reacts
When speaking to BBC Sport, Mead said:
“I can’t put it into words. I’m really enjoying my football, it’s an incredible feeling to feel how I do right now.
“I don’t think I’ve even ever dreamed of this.
“The girls need to enjoy this one.
“These are the moments we need to enjoy”
Credit: Getty History makers
The Lionesses have become the first side in European Championship history (both men’s and women’s) to score eight goals in a single game.
Full Time – England 8-0 Norway
The Lionesses record the biggest win in Euros history!
AND they’ve booked their place in the quarter-finals!
What a night for Sarina Wiegman and her team!
Credit: Getty
90. England 8-0 Norway
Three minutes have been added on.
Norway are just running down the clock now, it’ll be a night to forget for Martin Sjogren and his team.
87. England 8-0 Norway
Maanum brings down Toone on the edge of the box and England have a free kick in a dangerous position.
Greenwood steps up to take, but her effort flies wide.
83. England 8-0 Norway
Pettersen makes a save but parries the ball into the direction of Mead, who taps it into the back of the net with ease!
Credit: Reuters 81. GOOOOAAAALLLLLL ENGLAND!
Of course, it’s Beth Mead!
She completes her hat-trick!
80. England 7-0 Norway
Fans rise to their feet as England make another substitution.
Stanway is replaced by Jill Scott, who is making her tenth appearance in a major tournament!
77. England 7-0 Norway
One minute after entering the pitch, Ildhusoy is booked for kicking out at Williamson after a challenge.
76. England 7-0 Norway
Norway make a double substitution.
Hegerberg is replaced by Ildhusoy.
Hansen is replaced by Eikeland.
75. England 7-0 Norway
Huge chance for England!
Toone sets the ball back to Greenwood on the edge of the box, who takes a shot with her first touch.
But, her effort rattles the crossbar!
73. England 7-0 Norway
Mead comes agonisingly close to claiming her hat-trick.
The ball falls to her in the box, but she cannot get it out of her feet to make the shot.
70. England 7-0 Norway
England make another change.
Hemp is replaced by Kelly.
67. England 7-0 Norway
Stanway receives the ball in midfield.
She passes it out to Bronze on the right, who crosses it in with her first touch and Russo heads it down into the bottom left corner.
Poor defending from Norway with three surrounding defenders failing to challenge.
Credit: AFP 66. GOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!
It’s seven!
Super-sub Russo is on the scoresheet!
64. England 6-0 Norway
Stanway attempts a shot from distance, but her effort flies wide.
61. England 6-0 Norway
Toone sends a lifted through ball to Mead, who makes a run towards the six-yard box.
But, the winger cannot get a touch on it.
60. England 6-0 Norway
Another substitution for Norway.
Maanum replaces Boe Risa.
58. England 6-0 Norway
Triple change for England.
Toone replaces Kirby.
Greenwood replaces Daly.
Russo replaces White.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
