Argentina had defended stoutly, as they had against Japan in their opening game, but England finally produced a chance they could not miss in the 61st minute when a counter found Beth Mead on the left, and her excellent low cross beat both centre-backs allowing Taylor forward to tap in.

Jill Scott should have doubled the lead soon after but headed Alex Greenwood's delivery over, before England saw the match out with relative ease to leave them needing just a point in their final game with Japan, next Wednesday, to top Group D.

Straight from kick off, England looked to dominate against a defensive Argentina side, but while their build-up was much improved from their shaky win over Scotland last Sunday, their final ball was still lacking.

Jill Scott should have doubled the lead soon after but headed Alex Greenwood's delivery over, before England saw the match out with relative ease to leave them needing just a point in their final game with Japan, next Wednesday, to top Group D.

Straight from kick off, England looked to dominate against a defensive Argentina side, but while their build-up was much improved from their shaky win over Scotland last Sunday, their final ball was still lacking.