Canada drew with world number five side France on Thursday and the Canucks' next big competition is still two years away, when they host the Women's World Cup.Both sides had opportunities in a mostly cagey first half, with Cameron twice producing saves from Bardsley, although the England keeper dealt with the midfielder's header and shot easily. Scott was swiftly called into action at the other end, blocking a decent effort from Canada skipper Christine Sinclair, who had been well marshalled by the England defence throughout.England's preparations are more pressing, however, with the Euros in Sweden just three months away.Arsenal's Houghton came close again just after the half-hour, her vicious volley drawing gasps from the crowd of almost 5,000 and a rousing tune from the England supporters' band. The shot fizzed over the bar, however.Having beaten Canada in the Cyprus Cup final in March, England's 46-year-old manager Hope Powell had fully expected the visitors to come out in attacking mode in South Yorkshire.England began to press and Fara Williams and White both came close when the Canada defence failed to deal with a cross, but neither was able to penetrate McLeod's goal.But Powell's players had their own point to prove, with nine of the starters having been part of the Team GB side whose Olympic dreams were ended by Canada in the quarter-finals of London 2012.
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