The Lionesses are out to win their third Women’s World Cup quarter-final in a row today when they face South American stars Colombia in Sydney. England may be the favourites, but this could well prove a very tricky test for the European champions.
A penalty shootout was required for Sarina Wiegman’s side in the last-16 as they overcome a strong Nigeria side, a game which saw star attacker Lauren James sent off for an igmonious stamp on her opponent. The Chelsea youngster is suspended today and it will be interesting to see how England line up in her absence.
Colombia have beaten Germany and South Korea en route to the quarter-finals and boast a supreme mix of youth and experience, which the Lionesses must not underestimate. Follow England vs Colombia LIVE via Standard Sport’s matchday blog, featuring expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground!
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Australia vs France: Penalty shootout
Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord is up next for the hosts, up against Selene Durand who was only brought off the bench moments ago…
Tucked away into the bottom corner!
Australia 1-0 France
Australia vs France: Penalty shootout
So we’re going to pivot towards the other quarter-final, as Australia face France in Brisbane.
Selma Bacha is up first for France… SAVED!
Australia 0-0 France
Peace and tranquility with Alex Greenwood
“If you are up early enough near England’s team hotel in Terrigal, you will probably spot Alex Greenwood walking along the beach. It is part of her morning routine, which also includes an ice bath, and it is clearly working.”
Ahead of England’s game today, Simon wrote about the impact Alex Greenwood has had on the Lionesses team following her bench role at the Euros.
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Penalties in Australia vs France!
France have just thrown on goalkeeper Solene Durand just for the shootout after 120 minutes of a 0-0 draw with Australia…
It’s full-time in that quarter-final, the winner of which will face the victor in England vs Colombia.
We’ll bring you live updates from that shootout right here!
Colombia are bringing the colour to Sydney!
Just one hour until kick-off…
Latest match odds
England to qualify: 1/5
Draw (90 mins): 11/5
Colombia to qualify: 10/3
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
One change for Colombia
Manuela Vanegas returns at left-back after her suspension for the last-16 stage.
Ella Toone comes in for England
No real answer as to whether England are playing with four or three at the back with that line-up.
Ella Toone replaces Lauren James in what is most likely a 4-2-3-1, with the Manchester United star in behind Alessia Russo. That would push Rachel Daly into left wing.
However, Daly could still back at wing-back with Toone floating behind Russo and Lauren Hemp in a 3-4-1-2.
Sarina Wiegman giving herself plenty of options today.
How Colombia line up today
Colombia XI: Perez; C. Arias, Caribali, D. Arias, Vanegas; Ospina, Bedoya; Ramirez, Santos, Caicedo; Usme
Subs: Sepulveda, Giraldo, Caracas, Guzman, Ramos, Baron, Montoya, Reyes, Restrepo, Bahr, Andrade, Chacon
The England team is in…
England XI: Earps; Bronze, Bright, Carter, Greenwood; Stanway, Walsh; Hemp, Toone, Daly; Russo
Subs: Charles, Nobbs, Hampton, Wubben-Moy, Morgan, Coombs, Kelly, England, Zelem, Roebuck, Robinson
