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What do England need to qualify for Women’s World Cup last-16?
What do England need to qualify for Women’s World Cup last-16?
England will qualify for the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup as long as they avoid defeat to China in the finale of Group D. The Lionesses have opened their World Cup campaign with back-to-back wins over Haiti and Denmark to take control of their fate. But China’s late win against Haiti last time out means there is still work for Sarina Wiegman’s side to do - with either Australia or Nigeria waiting in the last-16. England have only lost once under Wiegman but will be without key midfielder Keira Walsh for their final group fixture. Here’s everything you need to know. How does each team qualify? England - Will qualify with a win or draw against China, which would also confirm top spot in Group D and a last-16 tie against Nigeria. - England can still qualify with a defeat against China, but they require Denmark to lose or draw. If England lose and Denmark fail to win, the Lionesses will finish second if China overtake them on goal difference. - If England lose and Denmark win, the Lionesses would need to finish with a better goal difference than one of China or Denmark. England therefore cannot lose by more than one goal. Denmark - Denmark will go through if they win and China draw or lose. - If Denmark and China finish with the same result, it will go down to goal difference and then goals scored in their final group match. They currently have identical goal records after losing a match 1-0 and winning a match 1-0. Denmark will also go through ahead of England if the Lionesses lose to China by more than one goal. China - China will go through if they win and Denmark draw or lose. - If China match Denmark’s result of a win and a draw then it comes down to goal difference. Haiti - Haiti must beat Denmark and hope China lose to England. It would then come down to goal difference, with three teams (Haiti, Denmark and China) all level on three points. Therefore, if Haiti win by more than one goal and China lose, they are guaranteed to go through. Group D standings 1. England - 6 points (+2 goal difference) 2. Denmark - 3 points (+0) 3. China - 3 points (+0) 4. Haiti - 0 points (-2) Results and fixtures England 1-0 Haiti Denmark 1-0 China England 1-0 Denmark Haiti 0-1 China England vs China (12pm BST) Denmark vs Haiti (12pm BST) When is England vs China? The match will kick off at 12pm BST on Tuesday 1 August at the Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide. How can I watch it? England’s match against China will be shown on ITV 1 and on ITV X, with coverage starting at 11:15am. Read More Women’s World Cup group permutations: How can each team qualify? Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today England can cope without Keira Walsh – here is how Sarina Wiegman can adjust England vs China: Kick-off time and how to watch on TV Kelly Smith: England can cope without Keira Walsh — here is how Lionesses can adjust England provide Keira Walsh injury update in Women’s World Cup boost
2023-07-31 22:51
Mac Allister and Szoboszlai give Liverpool a new midfield - but there’s still more to do
Mac Allister and Szoboszlai give Liverpool a new midfield - but there’s still more to do
Two done, how many more to go? Ask Liverpool supporters at the end of last season how many new signings they needed to bring in across the summer and not too many would have suggested fewer than four. An upturn in form and fortunes between March and May probably reduced that from a higher number, too. But even with individuals showing better levels and the team looking capable of beating most they came up against, the new shape and certain aging faces - as well as expiring contracts in the squad - meant a renewal, if not an outright overhaul, was required. That was especially the case in midfield and with almost £100 million now spent this summer on two new components, in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, the Reds will definitely have a refreshed feel about them, regardless of what else happens. Both are expected to be first-team regulars, and no wonder: one has won the World Cup, the other cost upwards of £60m. But, thus far, no starters from last term have departed, so places will have to be earned if the regular line-up is to indeed alter. Or, given the form of too many in the squad across much of 2022/23 - particularly the middle third - perhaps those jerseys had already been lost. Jurgen Klopp refuted, last year and before, the idea that he keeps too many around for too long, that he has favourites who have a place in the team as long as they are available. James Milner and Roberto Firmino have now exited, two who were go-to lieutenants for so many seasons of the German’s tenure, while fringe pair Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita are likewise out. Three midfielders, one forward; the trio from the centre of the park only contributed 2,261 minutes though across all competitions; throw in departed loanee Arthur Melo too, why not, for an additional 13 on the pitch. Their new No.10, Mac Allister, played far more than that by himself, over 3,300 minutes not including his mid-season international exploits, while his fellow new arrival, who will hope to wear the No.8 with more distinction than Keita managed, tallied over 3,700 for Leipzig. While gametime doesn’t translate to immediacy in the team, the expectation is that they will sooner or later combine as the new more offensive pair in a traditional three or, in the Reds’ more recent shape, the forward-thinking pair ahead of the roving Trent Alexander-Arnold and a holding midfielder. The latter is, at present, still Fabinho. But it is the third area of the centre of the park where Liverpool must surely continue to seek out reinforcements and improvements, with summer rumours suggesting Manu Kone and Romeo Lavia are of significant interest. The additions already made to the squad will help the Reds from the perspective of creativity, build-up play and - over time - with off-the-ball, first lines of defence too. When transitions move behind the midfield line, though, is where the biggest problems arose last season and where improvements must continue to be seen. Fabinho has been a massive pillar of a successful team, but agility and recovery speed deserted him entirely for much of 22/23. Eluding him, attacking midfielders and ball-carriers opened up vast spaces to race toward Liverpool’s back line and threaten Alisson’s goal with. It’s not something the team will be able to offer up with such regularity in 23/24 - at least, not if they want regular success - and especially considering the alteration in Alexander-Arnold’s role still means work to be done in terms of overall cohesion when teams attack that side. A deep midfielder more able to make up that extra ground has to remain priority No.1 now, considering it appears a more defensive option for the right-sided role is not on the agenda. If it does end up being Lavia or a similarly future-proofing signing, the biggest decisions for Klopp may come in games against the best transition teams: does he want the greater experience or the greater athleticism in the side? But this is a Liverpool team being built once more to dominate play, first and foremost, and beat teams by out-playing them, not just by shutting them out. The new recruits will add more guile, more on the ball quality and more speed across the ground than those who played most of the season in midfield last year, up until Curtis Jones forced his way into the team. The big work in pre-season will be getting them to gel with Cody Gakpo, Mo Salah and Luis Diaz on a regular basis - and to find out how to get the best use out of Darwin Nunez, of course. Szoboszlai’s delivery from the channels, his driving runs and set-piece prowess are all expected to be enormous factors there. Liverpool’s squad suddenly looks rather more capable of competing among the top four once more, having looked stale and badly in need of a redesign. Which final touches are put on it across the next eight weeks will determine whether they push even higher across the following ten months.
2023-07-05 16:37
Hailey Bieber dubbed 'lonely' as she travels to Tokyo without Justin Bieber on couple's 5th anniversary
Hailey Bieber dubbed 'lonely' as she travels to Tokyo without Justin Bieber on couple's 5th anniversary
Hailey Bieber posted pictures from a Tiffany & Co. store opening in Tokyo with her husband, Justin Bieber, nowhere to be seen
2023-09-13 09:55
Hogwarts Legacy: Gamers can avail new cosmetic DLC through Twitch drops this week
Hogwarts Legacy: Gamers can avail new cosmetic DLC through Twitch drops this week
Hogwarts Legacy will receive brand-new cosmetic DLC as it releases on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
1970-01-01 08:00
Mitch Rossell wins hearts with OG song dedicated to family as 'AGT' judge Simon Cowell calls singer 'the real deal'
Mitch Rossell wins hearts with OG song dedicated to family as 'AGT' judge Simon Cowell calls singer 'the real deal'
Sofia Vergara said that she believes Mitch Rossell has a 'perfect talent' and that she believes America would adore him
2023-08-23 11:23
Tanak clinches Rally of Chile as Rovanpera waits on title
Tanak clinches Rally of Chile as Rovanpera waits on title
Ott Tanak avoided any final day mishaps to clinch the Rally of Chile on Sunday as Kalle Rovanpera's title celebrations...
2023-10-02 01:55
'There would be another burial site': Lori Vallow tried to adopt another child before killings, claims family
'There would be another burial site': Lori Vallow tried to adopt another child before killings, claims family
Joshua 'JJ' Vallow's aunt claims that 'cult-mom' Lori Vallow tried to adopt a baby with her former husband Charles Vallow but it didn't happen
1970-01-01 08:00
10 times Taylor Swift wowed in designer outfits
10 times Taylor Swift wowed in designer outfits
Taylor Swift is not only a pop diva but also a fashion queen
2023-12-01 16:38
Ueda Faces Market Fallout Risk as BOJ Mulls Yields, Prices, Yen
Ueda Faces Market Fallout Risk as BOJ Mulls Yields, Prices, Yen
The Bank of Japan’s Kazuo Ueda is in a tight spot. If he stands pat on policy this
2023-10-30 07:30
England boss Sarina Wiegman left confused by journalist using amusing British turn of phrase
England boss Sarina Wiegman left confused by journalist using amusing British turn of phrase
Sarina Wiegman was left confused by a journalist using a British turn of phrase as he asked a question ahead of England’s World Cup clash against Nigeria. “The cat is out of the bag now, with respect to Lauren James,” a reporter said, before he was interrupted by the Lionesses manager and asked to clarify what he meant. “I’m sorry, my English is not perfect,” Wiegman replied, sparking laughter from the room. After a standout performance against China in England’s final group game, James’s quality is a secret no longer - the cat certainly is out of the bag in that regard.
2023-08-07 15:18
Louisiana governor candidates face off in debate highlighting abortion ban and police brutality
Louisiana governor candidates face off in debate highlighting abortion ban and police brutality
Louisiana’s election is just a month away and candidates hoping to break through the pack tried to set themselves apart during a televised debate
2023-09-16 13:21
Luis Suarez set to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
Luis Suarez set to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
Luis Suarez is set to join Inter Miami along with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.
2023-06-08 04:15