Last updated on .From the section Women's World CupLauren James produced a sensational individual performance as England entertained to sweep aside China and book their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup as group winners. Wiegman's response was to unleash England's attacking talent on a China side who struggled to match them in physicality, intensity and sharpness. After nudging past Haiti and Denmark with fairly underwhelming 1-0 wins, England were keen to impose themselves from the start. Although China had chances in the second half, they were always second best. She became only the third player on record (since 2011) to be directly involved in five goals in a Women's World Cup game.

Source: Express August 01, 2023 16:31 UTC