Norway eased to a 4-1 win over out-classed Northern Ireland in their Women’s Euro 2022 opener on Thursday.

Julie Blakstad and Frida Maanum gave Norway the perfect start with goals inside the first 13 minutes at Southampton.

Caroline Graham Hansen’s penalty put the two-time European champions on course to ruin Northern Ireland major women’s tournament debut.

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