In a battle between two of the world's top five teams, England suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat thanks to a late strike from Canada legend Christine Sinclair at Manchester City's Academy Stadium.
A frantic opening period saw both sides struggle to create any clear-cut chances, with Manchester City's Nikita Parris going closest when her effort from the edge of the area just before half time drew a fine save from Canada's Stephanie Labbe.
Five minutes into the second half, Parris' City teammate Janine Beckie almost opened the scoring for the visitors when her own fierce drive from just outside the box was well turned round by Karen Bardsley.