England women's team coach says 'learnt lesson' from 3-0 loss to champs Germany

England women's team coach Mark Sampson believes that his side has learnt lessons from their 3-0 defeat by two-time world champions Germany.

In front of a record 45,619 strong England record in their first game at the new Wembley, Sampson's side were beaten by three first-half goals.

Sampson said that the objective of the fixture was to be better as group of people and players, and added that they learned a lot of lessons of what they need to do to be competitive with these teams in the summer at the World Cup, The BBC reported.

England conceded in the sixth minute when Alex Scott put into her own net, before Germany striker Celia Sasic scored twice.

The coach said that it was difficult at half-time to come in at 3-0 down, adding that it was a tough decision whether to shut up shop and keep it respectable or keep trying to play and take the initiative. He said that the attitude in the second half was outstanding.

England, who booked their place at next summer's World Cup in Canada with a 100 percent record in the qualifiers, have reached the last eight of each of the three tournaments they have played in.

Captain Karen Carney, who won her 100th cap against Germany, said that it wasn't what they wanted, but added that they have six months to get it right now.

She said that if someone said get it right now or in six months they would take it in six months, as Germany is a strong team.

Carney also said that England was a bit naive in the first half, mainly in the first 20 minutes. She added that they have to be better, go away and come back, fitter, faster, and stronger.