Womens World Cup 2023: Lauren James' stunning strike secures England a 1-0 win over Denmark
England's early goal stands as a winner
A superb early strike from Lauren James proved enough to secure England a 1-0 victory over Group D opponents Denmark in the FIFA Women's World Cup. The European champions dominated the first half and took the lead after just 13 minutes when James fired a stunning shot into the top corner from the edge of the area. Denmark improved after the break but could not find a way past a resolute England defence. The result sees England move top of Group D, while Denmark drop to third.
Match information
- Kick-off: 12:00 BST
- Venue: Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney
- Referee: Stephanie Frappart (France)
Teams
England: Earps; Bronze, Bright, Williamson, Daly; Walsh, Stanway; James, Kirby, Hemp; White
Denmark: Christensen; Sevecke, Ballisager, Boye, Hasen; Junge-Pedersen, Thomsen, Kuhl; Bruun, Harder, Madsen
Match highlights
- 13' GOAL! England 1-0 Denmark (James)
- 30' England come close to doubling their lead when Kirby's shot is saved by Christensen
- 55' Denmark have a great chance to equalise but Bruun's header goes wide
- 70' England make a double substitution, with Mead and Toone coming on for Hemp and White
- 80' Denmark continue to press but cannot find a way through
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