Key occasions
Half-time! England 1-0 Denmark
England are on prime after a gorgeous purpose from James nevertheless it hasn’t been all excellent news as Keira Walsh was stretchered off with harm. Despite not having lots of the ball Denmark have seemed harmful when given the chance, an extended method to go on this match.
45 + 5 min: Kelly’s supply has manner an excessive amount of on it, a wasted alternative there.
45 + 5 min: England come ahead once more and Kelly wins a foul from Veje in an amazing place. Kelly will take the set piece.
45 + 3 min: Kelly will get a very good ball to Bronze, she has an amazing run however Denmark swarm within the field to clear.
45 + 1 min: Denmark work it upfield now and Madsen will get a cross in. Harder and Daly rise however the Denmark captain fouls Daly. She is down for a second however she is okay to proceed. There are 4 minutes added.
45 min: Daly does effectively to win a foul, England having nice recreation administration in the mean time. They have saved the ball and received it in moments they seemed susceptible. James, a reader not Lauren from the pitch, has acquired in contact and stated: “I once sat opposite Andrew Lincoln (pre-Walking Dead) on a Northern Line journey from Highgate to Oval. He’s one of my favourite actors, so naturally I played it cool, gave him a nod, and left him to read his giant hardcover book on British history. Towards the end of the trip (somewhere around Elephant and Castle) a girl got on, saw him, and screamed “OH MY GOD! IT’S SIMON FROM TEACHERS!!” and the remainder of his journey was not as peaceable.” Oh gosh I can think about!
44 min: Stanway goes for the ball however by accident kicks Harder within the chest, some contact to the pinnacle. Harder is down for a second however she is okay to proceed, no remedy wanted. Coombs will get a very good cross to Russo, it involves Coombs once more and she or he wins a foul. begin from Coombs, calm and picked up.
42 min: James does effectively to win the ball however Daly losses it instantly after, the ball is punted throughout purpose however no Denmark participant is there to see it house.
40 min: How this can impact England will probably be fascinating, can they hold the tempo up? This is kind of arduous for gamers to cope with however they’ve managed the accidents of Williamson, Kirby and Mead effectively. It will impact Denmark too as they’d have prepped for Walsh to be taking part in 90 minutes.
38 min: Walsh is being stretchered off, it is a horrible sight. She has her arms on her head, all of us hope that isn’t what all of us assume. Coombs is on in her place.
37 min: I feel Walsh will probably be off right here and England followers will probably be hoping that isn’t an ACL harm. She would be a part of Beth Mead and Leah Williamson whether it is. Walsh is England’s key participant, she is crying and is being placed on a stretcher. Get effectively quickly Walsh!
35 min: Veje cuts out a James cross and Denmark look to counter. Walsh will get again and stretches in a sort out and she or he will not be blissful right here. She tells her teammates to cease touching her, she is in some ache.
34 min: Russo passes to James who tries to seek out Toone within the field however it’s cleared. They have a chronic build-up however Daly finally will get an extended vary cross in. Bronze makes a very good run however Veje defends so effectively to problem her and never concede a nook.
32 min: Let’s hear one other movie star sighting we could, Richard has emailed: “In the 90s I used to work in a coffee shop in Selfridges as a Saturday job. Once served Paul Weller coffee – he was wearing a white suit!” Now that may be a sighting! Back to the sport and Denmark have a free kick. It’s launched into the field by Veje nevertheless it’s straight out.
31 min: It is pinged in and Bronze will get a head to it however it’s simply over the bar.
30 min: England work the ball to a very good space and Kelly wins a nook, she goes to take it herself.
30 min: Kelly does effectively to win a foul from Holmgaard, taking a little bit of momentum out of Denmark’s recreation. They have settled on this after conceding the early purpose.
29 min: A thundering ball from Bright involves James, she will be able to’t discover a well past Sevecke and so opts for the again cross. Bronze crosses however Holmgaard reads the play effectively and she or he counters! She makes an amazing run and passes to Harder who will get a shot away however Earps saves. The free defence from England is an issue.
27 min: Another defensive error, this time from Greenwood as Thomsen wins it in an amazing place. She pops an opportunity in however it’s over the bar.
26 min: Daly will get a punt into the field however Boye heads away – she has saved a good few possibilities thus far!
25 min: Daly provides away the ball to Kuhl they usually thread the ball up subject. She cross to Madsen within the field and she or he has a storming likelihood! Earps was stretching however it’s huge – a an amazing likelihood there! That was Denmark’s first contact within the penalty space. John has acquired in contact and stated: “I was in Hamlets with my children and as we went through the stuffed animals section, there was a tired man in a raincoat sitting in a corner, looking miserable and bored. Charles Aznavour.” I did should Google this one however realised who he was after!
24 min: Stanway will get a very good ball to Toone simply outdoors of the world and she or he makes an attempt a shot, it’s proper at Christensen who saves. England are affected person of their build-up to their subsequent likelihood however Boye, who has accomplished effectively in her defensive function, clears it as soon as once more.
22 min: Veje’s header within the field is free and it involves Bronze, she lays it off to James who will get a shot away. This time it’s simple for Christensen to avoid wasting. It is all England in the mean time as they cross it in as soon as once more and James will get a knee to it however the keeper and Sevecke does effectively to maintain it out.
20 min: Bronze makes an error as she hits it out of play in a very good place for Denmark. However, England’s defensive position win it again shortly.
19 min: Some pretty touches from Bronze, it’s like England are a cat and Denmark are the cat toy in the mean time! England handle to get into the field however Boye marshals it out of play for a purpose kick. Sam Ellis has tweeted me about movie star sightings, saying: “I’m a Glasgow-based Norwich City fan, so imagine my joy at walking through the city on my way to work one morning, and stumbling across ‘Hammer of the Tractor Boys’ Grant Holt on a shopping trip with his family.” I’m loving these movie star tales, hold them coming!
18 min: The ball comes into England’s half however it’s straight out from Denmark and England can come once more. They work it up the pitch and Bronze desires a foul nevertheless it isn’t given.
16 min: Bronze crosses on this time however Sevecke heads away. England hold coming, working across the space however Harder wins possession from a foul from Walsh.
15 min: James once more on the ball, she is having a tremendous recreation thus far, however this time she chooses to go backwards as England stay affected person on the ball. Stanway will get a cross in, aiming for Bronze however Veje heads away.
14 min: Greenwood takes it, Bright takes a header however it’s cleared. England run it again to midway.
13 min: Toone is within the field, she will be able to’t get a cross away with good defence. It comes again in however Boye does effectively to clear the ball. England win one other nook, the ambiance is scintillating within the stadium! A packed out one at that.
12 min: Denmark could also be a bit shook from the quick paced begin right here, they might want to settle and breathe. They can’t permit England to have house on the ball – the bodily begin labored effectively initially.
10 min: Greenwood takes the nook, it’s taken quick to Kelly and it doesn’t actually work however Kelly wins one other nook. The Manchester City star is over the set piece once more, this time it’s straight into the field. Bronze has a header and Kelly tries an overhead nevertheless it’s huge.
9 min: Here come England once more and Daly wins a nook! Barry has emailed and his movie star sighting was a shock for him: “I was visiting friends in Sheffield in 2004 and we were in restaurant near the Crucible Theatre for lunch, but struggled to find a seat. A very well dressed, urbane older gentleman with a neatly trimmed beard offered us his table as he was just finishing up his lunch. We didn’t think anything of it, thanked him and off he went. I wanted to go into the Crucible as I was a big snooker fan and we popped in. Said older gentleman was adorning a poster for a play and it was none other than legendary In the Night Garden narrator, Sir Derek Jacobi! Mind blown.” Oh my gosh! What a enjoyable shock for you, an amazing story.
8 min: Wow, England had been being boxed out on the best in order that they cross to James who takes a contact and rifles the shot off. Huge! Wiegman vindicated in her choice. Earps makes a save up the opposite finish as Denmark attempt to hit again shortly by Veje.
GOAL! England 1-0 Denmark (James, 6′)
JAMES WITH A SCREAMER! Wow, she volleys it from lengthy vary. My mouth is open!!
6 min: Walsh with an amazing ball ahead, like that of her cross to Toone within the Euro last, and whereas it involves Kelly Veje does effectively defensively to win it again.
4 min: James’ footwork is pleasant, she works the ball effectively across the field however her cross in will not be as profitable – it’s out for a purpose kick. From the kick Denmark attempt to construct from the again however they’re pushed off the ball with England successful it again. Possession is bouncing round between the groups in the mean time!
2 min: A extremely bodily begin from Denmark, they’re muscling England off the ball in the mean time. Stanway seems just a little uncomfortable for a second however she is okay to proceed. Richard has acquired in contact and corrected me: “If England win they will also qualify if Haiti win their game, because only one of Haiti and Denmark could get to six points.” Apologies all! But good to notice, thanks Richard.
Kick-off! England 0-0 Denmark
Well right here we go! Both groups can take a step ahead in the direction of the knock-out phases with a win at present however will a victory be discovered? All the motion to return. And Mary we could know why the guitarist jogged away from you, Charles has stated: “If Mary called him Skunk, no wonder he ran off – he famously hated the nickname (who wouldn’t?) and preferred to be called Jeff. Not a very rock star name, but, y’know, better than Skunk.”
Fara Williams has predicted a 3-0 England win with Jonas Eidevall guessing 2-1 and Ellen White 2-0. They are all having England as winners however Denmark might trigger an upset.
The groups are out and the anthems will quickly comply with, then kick-off! Omar has emailed and stated: “Back in the early 00s I was living in London. Went over to my girlfriend’s flat and there was Tony Robinson in the kitchen fixing the boiler. Turned out her flatmate was Tony’s daughter. To this day I regret not saying ‘I have a cunning plan to fix the boiler, my lord’. Instead I mumbled something incoherent and fled.” The impact celebrities have! Maybe he’s studying this and is appreciating the road now.
More data on Pernille Harder right here:
Mary has acquired in contact a few movie star sighting, saying: “Greetings from California. Looking forward to the football but I do have a single story of meeting a celebrity. Sort of. I grew up in Southern California and went to Westwood to catch a film, had dinner at an upscale restaurant. Came out of the loo, and literally bumped into Skunk Baxter, guitarist for Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, studio gun for hire. “Love your Work” he nodded and walked away as quick as he might.” The visible I’ve of him nearly working away has made my morning!
England coach Sarina Wiegman has stated: “We talked about ruthlessness and we also said what that is. We talked about coming into the final third, the crosses being right, coming into the box at the right time and we worked on that. Today looked really good actually. We’re looking forward to the game.” And she added on Harder: “We don’t prepare just for one player. Denmark is a very well organised team with a clear game plan in and out of possession. We will try to have the ball a lot and play our style, try to dominate.”
Denmark coach Lars Søndergaard has stated: “Sometimes when you enter a match you are underdogs and you need to perform well against a superpower such as England. It’s easier said than done, but there’s a World Cup every four years, you don’t get many of these opportunities. It would be a mortal sin not to enjoy it. It’s a fantastic occasion for us. We are looking forward to the game. It will be difficult as England are a very good team, European champions. We are the underdogs, but still looking forward to it and we hope that there will be a surprise.”
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I met Sir Ian McKellen yesterday at stage door after his play in Bath, such a surreal second! It acquired me occupied with movie star sightings, let me know yours! Have you seen an actor in a grocery store? A footballer strolling down the road? Tell me through Twitter or electronic mail.
There has already been a match performed at present between South Africa and Argentina and it was a thriller! Catch up with all of the motion:
Here are the star gamers from each groups. The graphics are from our information to all 736 gamers on the event, if you wish to study extra about somebody particular click on the hyperlink by to the web page:
And some information on Denamrk’s coach: “The well-liked Lars Søndergaard will say his farewell after the World Cup. The 64-year-old has overseen the national team since December 2017. “I’ve had an amazing time and it has been an honour,” he stated. Having beforehand coached Danish golf equipment reminiscent of AaB, Viborg and SønderjyskE, in addition to a number of Austrian sides, this was his first time teaching girls. He stated early on that he didn’t see any main variations between teaching a girls’s aspect and a males’s crew, aside from one. “The female players ask a lot more questions and want to talk everything though,” he stated. “It is very positive, but it was something that I needed to get used to.”” Read the total piece:
Here’s a bit on England’s rising star from our crew information: “At age 20, Brighton winger Katie Robinson is the baby of the squad. Robinson is Cornish and grew up in Newquay where she still enjoys bodyboarding and surfing. “I’m happiest when I’ve got the ball at my feet and I’m running at a defender,” says the previous Bristol City participant who might show an essential impression substitute on this event. Has recovered splendidly from an anterior cruciate ligament rupture which sidelined her for nearly your complete 2020-21 season and has already acquired 5 senior caps.” Read the total piece:
Denmark crew information is right here! They solely make one change to their beginning crew with Madsen coming in for N Sorensen. Goal scorer in opposition to China Vansgagaard begins from the bench as soon as once more.
Denmark beginning XI: Christensen, Hasbo, Ballisager, Sevecke, Boye, Holmgaard, Harder, Veje, Kuhl, Madsen, Thomsen
Subs: Troelsgaard, Snerle, Vangsgaard, Thrige, Sorensen, Thogersen, Larsen, Gevitz, Bruun, Gejl, Bay Ostergaard, Svava.
Lots of people within the media and followers needed to see Lauren James within the crew after her introduction in opposition to Haiti lifted the efficiency. Rachel Daly will even be proud of a begin after displaying frustration at being on the bench within the final match, it’s as a defender although. As for these benched, I don’t assume Lauren Hemp or Jess Carter had a foul recreation – I feel it is a results of ways moderately than poor performances. With each Alessia Russo and Daly on the pitch will we see an look from Beth England?
The crew information is in! England have made two modifications with Carter and Hemp benched and James and Daly coming into the beginning line-up.
England beginning XI: Earps, Bronze, Walsh, Greenwood, Bright, James, Stanway, Daly, Toone, Kelly, Russo
Subs: Charles, Hemp, Nobbs, Hampton, Wubben-Moy, Morgan, Carter, Coombs, England, Zelem, Roebuck, Robinson.
Denmark’s crew information to return!
Preamble
Hello and welcome to this Group D match between England and Denmark. One of those sides might safe a spot within the final 16 at present however we received’t have that confirmed till Haiti and Chine, the opposite two nations on this group, play afterward.
England and Denmark are on three factors every after cementing wins of their opening fixtures. If one of many nations wins this match and the China v Haiti recreation is a draw then the victor of England v Denmark will progress.
This is controversial England and Denmark’s most troublesome video games of the group. Both sides possess good recreation plans and nice gamers as well. The Lionesses should disarm Pernille Harder, Denmark’s captain and most deadly risk. Denmark, in the meantime, should cease play linking to Keira Walsh. Haiti did so skilfully of their match and it thwarted England’s play considerably.
The match will probably be getting underway in an hour’s time and the crew’s will launch their beginning XI’s shortly! Stay tuned for updates.
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