LYON, France (Reuters) - In a team noted for their power, speed and strength along with tactical discipline, midfielder Rose Lavelle provides the United States women's side with a refreshing touch of creativity. Lavelle has had trouble with her hamstrings before but she was quick to brush aside question marks over her fitness. “So it was a little bit more precautionary.”That is good news for Ellis who recently described Lavelle as "a joy". "It was never anything really scripted, just me in the back yard with a net, playing around and having fun. “Netherlands is a great team and they are at the top of their game right now,” Lavelle said.

Source: The Star July 05, 2019 15:11 UTC