BREAKING: Lauren James To Play In #England Vs #Spain At 2023 #FIFAWWC Final—England will play Spain in the final of the Women’s World Cup final after defeating Australia.
Lauren James could return to play in the World Cup final after her England teammates earned their spot in Sunday’s Sydney showpiece with a 3-1 win over hosts Australia.
James was handed a two-game ban by Fifa after being sent off during the last-16 win over Nigeria for a stamp on defender Michelle Alozie during the knockout game, which England won via a penalty shootout.
The Lionesses took the lead midway through the first half thanks to an Ella Toone strike.
Australia fired back in the second half, with Chelsea forward Sam Kerr scoring from long range. Just minutes later, Lauren Hemp doubled England’s lead. Sarina Wiegman’s side booked their place in the final late on, with Alessia Russo scoring the third.
England will play Spain in the final after they defeated no. 3 ranked Sweden 2-1 in the other semi-final.
England won all three of their group stage encounters before seeing off Nigeria in a penalty shoot-out in the Round of 16, the closest they have come to being eliminated from the competition.
They toppled Colombia and Australia in tight encounters to set up this clash against Spain, who have looked equally efficient throughout the knockout stages.
Spain were hammered 4-0 by Japan in the group stages to finish second, but fired five past Switzerland, before recording impressive victories over Netherlands and Sweden to reach the final.
