England Women U17 started their UEFA European Women's Under-17 Championship qualifying campaign with a solid 3-1 victory over rivals Scotland. In a match played on October 8, 2025, England established control early on, taking a two-goal lead before halftime. Scotland fought back after the break, pulling a goal back to create a nervy period, but England restored their two-goal cushion with a late strike to secure the points. This victory in a home nations derby provided the perfect start for England in a competitive qualifying group. The win showcased England's attacking quality and resilience under pressure. For Scotland, the defeat was a setback, but the competitive nature of the performance offered positives for their remaining fixtures.