The Lionesses take on the hosts and the best part of 80,000 Australian fans on Wednesday for a place in the World Cup final, with Spain waiting for whoever comes out on top.
England will once again be without Lauren James, who remains unavailable due to suspension, and Ella Toone is expected to start in her absence as she did in the last-eight win over Colombia.
It would be a surprise if Wiegman moved away from the back-three system she has favoured in recent matches, with Alex Greenwood in particular excelling against Colombia. Lucy Bronze and Rachel Daly will continue as the wing-backs.
Keira Walsh’s tournament appeared to be over when she was stretchered off with a knee injury against Denmark, but she made a remarkably swift recovery and has played all 210 minutes across the two knockout-stage wins.
Alessia Russo is set to continue leading the line with Lauren Hemp, with the Arsenal striker likely to be full of confidence after scoring what proved to be the winner in the quarter-finals.
Predicted England XI (3-4-1-2): Earps; Carter, Bright, Greenwood; Bronze, Walsh, Stanway, Daly; Toone; Russo, Hemp.
Injuries: None
Doubts: None
Suspended: James
Time and date: 11am BST on Saturday August 12, 2023
Venue: Accor Stadium
