PNE returned to winning ways with this comfortable win against lowly Bolton.

Despite having four key players missing, the home side were always in control after taking the lead after just five minutes through Lucy Ireland.

Ireland completed her hat-trick before half-time and PNE went in at half-time 3-1 up.

In the second half the whites completely dominated possession and put the Bolton goal under tremendous pressure.

Gemma Turner was very lively for PNE and scored a hat-trick with the pick of her goals being a 30-yard looped shot over the keeper.

Towards the end Katie Anderton and Rachel Wragg netted further goals to complete a comprehensive victory.

Final score: PNE GIRLS U16s 8 BOLTON 1

PNE U16s next match is the Lancashire Cup semi-final against Man City on Saturday at the BAE Samlesbury, kick off 12.30pm.

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