Women's World Cup: England on brink of tournament knockout stages after 1-0 win over Denmark

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Summary:

  • England secures a vital 1-0 victory over Denmark, putting them on the brink of reaching the tournament knockout stages.
  • Kira Walsh sustains a serious injury during the match, causing concern among fans and teammates.
  • Lauren James' early goal lifts England's spirits, while Denmark's attempts at equalizing fall short.
  • England's World Cup chances look promising, and destiny is in their hands for the next round.
  • FIFA's president faces criticism for missing some of the women's World Cup games, despite attending matches in the men's World Cup.

A vital win for England and a close call too. One nil over Denmark. But a devastating injury to Lioness' key midfielder Kira Walsh, left fans and team-mates deeply worried. On the field, England dominated the first half.


Six Minutes In - Early Goal and Danish Resilience

Six minutes in, Lauren James scored a goal, lifting spirits. Danish captain Pernilla Harder close, but not close enough. Frustrated by goalkeeper Mary Erps. And then disaster. Walsh down. In tears and in pain, seen telling medical staff, I've done my knee. In the second half, Denmark nearly equalised, but failed.

England's Triumph and World Cup Chances

And England held on to the end. Amazing, that was such a good win. It was so good to score so early on, but I'm just really pleased that we held on. How are you feeling about England's World Cup chances? I think we've got this in the bag. I'm all for the game. I'm ready. This is it. We've got this. The Lionesses now need to beat or draw against China next week to reach the last 16. Destiny now in England's hands on track for the next round and a big step forward for their World Cup trains.


FIFA's president under fire. FIFA Women's World Cup is ongoing full speed. For his second trip to Tahiti in a fortnight, he's missing out on some of the women's World Cup games, despite attending part of every match in the men's World Cup in Qatar last year. An important win for England, but a nervous wait now to hear about the injury to Kira Walsh. Nicole Johnston, Sky News, Sydney.

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