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      Watch Lucy Bronze SNUB handshake with referee after England star was victim of controversial decisions in win over China

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      LUCY BRONZE snubbed a handshake with the referee after England’s stunning World Cup win over China.The Lionesses star was the victim of several controversial decision during the 6-1 thrashing on Tuesday.
      Lucy Bronze appeared to snub the referee’s handshakeCredit: ITV FOOTBALL
      Bronze was the perplexed by some of the referee’s decisionsCredit: ITV FOOTBALL
      Sarina Wiegman’s side secured their place in the round of 16 as group winners with the victory.
      However, defender Bronze was not impressed with referee Casey Reibelt at full-time and was caught on camera snubbing a handshake with the official.
      As players from both teams shook hands with each other and the officials, Bronze could be seen walking past Reibelt despite having just shaken the hand of her assistant.
      Fans were quick to spot the snub, with one tweeting: “Lucy Bronze not shaking the ref’s hand, class.”
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      Bronze had seen two key decisions go against her during the match.
      Firstly, she was ruled as being offside in the build-up for a disallowed England goal shortly before half-time.
      Lauren James thought she had put the Lionesses 4-0 up in first half stoppage time before a VAR review deemed Bronze offside.
      After the interval, the Barcelona star was on the receiving end of a controversial decision again.
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      Bronze was adjudged to have handled the ball inside the area and was booked for her infringement.
      Replays from the VAR review showed she had tried to block the ball in front of goal before it struck her arm.
      Wang Shuang stepped up to convert the resulting spot-kick and reduce the deficit.
      Cameras picked up Bronze’s perplexed reaction to the decision before she later made her feeling’s known to the officials at full-time.
      SHAKE UP
      Her snub is not the first time at the tournament that a player has refused a handshake.
      Ireland’s Ruesha Littlejohn made headlines ahead of their opening match against co-hosts Australia.
      The midfielder appeared to snub a handshake with Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord, who is a club team-mate of her ex-partner Katie McCabe.
      Littlejohn and McCabe’s split after more than seven years together was confirmed on the eve of the tournament.
      Bronze’s handball resulted in a China penaltyCredit: ITV FOOTBALL
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      England 6 China 1: Sensational Lauren James scores twice as rampant Lionesses breeze through with complete thrashing

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      LAUREN JAMES wants to carve out her own name in the beautiful game. And she certainly did that as the Lionesses charged into the World Cup last 16 by pummelling China 6-1 despite VAR and penalty drama. 
      Lauren James produced another stunning performance at the World CupCredit: PA
      The Chelsea star volleyed in her second at the back postCredit: PA
      England were in blistering form in Adelaide wiping their floor with their opponents to set up a Monday duel with Nigeria. 
      Sarina Wiegman turned tinker woman with her altered Lionesses side roaring their way into the tournament’s knockout phase in style.
      It was a performance that saw Alessia Russo end her six-game goalless run with the striker bagging her first since February as well her first ever at a World Cup. 
      And team-mate James – sister of England and Chelsea star Reece – strengthened her standing as a rising star by bagging her first brace in the game’s biggest contest.
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      In a tournament of shocks, that has seen giants Spain and Germany humbled, perhaps one of the biggest shocks of them all was the changes Wiegman made to her first 11.  
      Five of them in total. 
      Among the biggest calls were Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly dropping to the bench with Rachel Daly deployed on the wing. 
      And with Keira Walsh crocked, Katie Zelem earned her World Cup bow, playing in midfield alongside Georgia Stanway.
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      But it was an astute move that paid off with England crushing any hopes of the Asian reigning champions springing a surprise. 
      It took just four minutes for Wiegman’s aces to open the scoring with Lauren Hemp and Russo combining with the latter slotting home after China failed to clear. 
      Hemp came close to making it 2-0 before England’s lead was eventually doubled with a goal that started with a bulldozing move from Millie Bright. 
      The England skipper looked back to her imposing best by charging her way into the centre circle before James teed up Hemp to slide past Zhu Yu for England’s second. 
      James, in perhaps her finest performance in a Lionesses shirt, made it 3-0 in the 41st minute moments after Lucy Bronze’s header hit the woodwork.
      VAR DRAMA
      But fans’ cheers turned to jeers when the forward’s curled effort for No4 was controversially ruled out with Bronze judged to be interfering with play close to half-time. 
      The second spell saw China rewarded a controversial pen with the ball appearing to glance off Bronze’s arm prior to a decent stop for Earps. 
      The decision went their way much to the delight of their raucous fans at Hindmarsh Stadium and Wang Shuang converted with Mary Earps conceding her first goal of the tournament. 
      James notched her brace, expertly side-footing home after latching on to Jess Carter’s cross to make it 4-1 in the 66th minute 
      Kelly made it 5-1, pouncing on a delivery from James to net a tap-in with goalkeeper Zhu left stranded. 
      China’s nightmare got worse with Daly claiming her first goal of the contest with six minutes of normal time left.
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      With another dreaded VAR review, it looked as if Daly would be denied. 
      But her volley was allowed with the England ace reward for a sterling shift in attack in a memorable win. 
      Alessia Russo gave England the perfect start in AdelaideCredit: Getty
      Lauren Hemp made it 2-0 with a smart finishCredit: Reuters
      Chloe Kelly made it 5-1 with a simple tap-inCredit: Reuters
      Rachel Daly’s volley completed the routCredit: Getty
      Sarina Wiegman brought James off before she could complete her hat-trickCredit: Getty More

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      England 6 China 1 LIVE RESULT – Women’s World Cup: Lionesses run riot in Australia as Wiegman’s side cruise to last-16

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      ENGLAND are heading for the knockout stages of the Women’s World Cup after cruising to victory against China.Alessia Russo put the Lionesses ahead after just four minutes on the clock.
      Lauren Hemp doubled Sarina Wiegman’s side lead before Lauren James scored a stunning brace.
      Chloe Kelly and Rachel Daly were also on the scoresheet as the Lionesses cruise to the last-16.

      Match result: England 6-1 China
      TV channel: ITV
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      England team: Earps, Bronze, Greenwood, Bright, James, Stanway, Daly, Hemp, Carter, Zelem, Russo
      China team: Yu, Qiaozhu, Wei, Mengwen, Shanshan, Linyan, Shuang, Lina, Lingwei, Jiahui, Chengshu

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      England secured their spot at the top of Group D with a sensational 6-1 win over China.
      The Lionesses will now face Nigeria in the Round-of-16.
      Denmark also advanced to the knockout stages following their 2-0 win over Haiti and will now face Australia.
      It’s been a day to remember for England, but there is still so much more to come.
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      Laur the One
      Today, Lauren James became the first England player to be directly involved in at least five goals in a game at a Men’s or Women’s World Cup.
      Credit: Getty
      Sarina Wiegman reacts
      Speaking to ITV, the England boss said: “I said before the game we had to do things a little different than we did before. We did really well it shows how adaptive we are on the pitch.
      “Today it went really well. We want to use the qualities we have now and today it worked really well.”
      “She [Lauren James] feels good, you can tell. She did special things today. Unfortunately that one goal was cancelled. She flows over the pitch.
      “We expected China to press high because they had to win to go through. But they just stayed in shape. They didn’t expect us to play this way and they didn’t find a solution.
      “It also helps when Lucy Bronze and Rachel Daly can press up in and out of possession. They worked well today.”
      Credit: Reuters
      Katie Zelem reacts
      Following her World Cup debut, Katie Zelem told BBC Radio 5 Live: “You could see by the smiles on our faces how we felt. It looked like a lot of things had come together that we had been working on on the training pitch came off.”
      Speaking about her preparation for the match she added: “We announce the line-ups the night before so I was very excited, my first start for England in any game.
      “China were really organised, there wasn’t too much space for me and Georgia [Stanway] in the first half but it allowed players like LJ [Lauren James] to get on the ball and who better to get on the ball in an England shirt than Lauren James?
      “I’ve know LJ for a long time, played with her at Manchester United so I’ve known the talent she had so there is no surprise she is playing this well at the tournament and hopefully it will continue.”
      Credit: Getty
      ‘The girls give you them’
      England winger Beth Mead, who is currently out of action due to injury, has praised the Lionesses for today’s performance.
      She tweeted: “You wanted goals, the girls give you them. What a performance @Lionesses LJ take a bow.”

      Lauren James reacts
      Speaking to ITV, the England star said: “It’s what dreams are made of. Happy for the team; everyone is buzzing. We are looking forward to the next round
      “I felt free. Whether I’m on the wing or in the middle, I’m happy to be playing and contributing to goals.”
      She added: “Like last game, I just thought ‘hit it and see what happens’.
      “It was frustrating [to have a goal disallowed] but those things happen. I’m just looking forward to the next one.
      “Each game, I’m looking to get better and there are many more years of improvement. I just have to stay focused.”
      Credit: PA
      Full Time – China 1-6 England
      While the nation was busy worrying about the absence of Keira Walsh, Sarina Wiegman had everything under control.
      The England boss made a number of changes today and each one of them paid off to perfection.
      Katie Zelem put in a solid shift on her World Cup debut alongside Georgia Stanway in midfield, while Hemp, Russo and James continued to shine in attack.
      THIS was the performance England fans had been waiting for.
      It took a while, but the Lionesses have finally arrived.
      Credit: Reuters
      Full Time – China 1-6 England
      England are through to the round of 16 knockout stage as it ends 6-1 in this devastating win for the Lionesses.
      After conceding a penalty in the 56th minute England needed to re-group – of course it was that number seven again to the rescue – Lauren James on the volley cushioned the ball into the top-right corner from a lovely delivery from Carter.
      Super-sub Kelly came on and slotted one into an empty net after the keeper mistimed her run out of the box.
      England’s sixth of the night came from Rachel Daly – the ball fell to her in the box and she fired it with her laces into the top corner.
      Anticipation of how Sarina would replace Keira Walsh was looming in the lead-up to this game but Katie Zelem was calm and collected the whole 101 minutes. 
      The stage is set – Monday 7th August England will face Nigeria in the round of 16 knockouts.
      Full Time – China 1-6 England
      England top Group D with an outstanding win over China!
      Credit: PA
      90+10. China 1-6 England
      Coombs attempts an audacious strike from midfield, but her effort flies over the bar.
      90+8. China 1-6 England
      We’re still in extra time.
      England are still winning.
      90+3. China 1-6 England
      Another two changes for China.
      Yao Lingwei is replaced by Dou Jiaxing.
      Wu Chengshu is replaced by Shen Mengyu.
      90+1. China 1-6 England
      11 minutes have been added on.
      Yes. You read that right.
      85. China 1-6 England
      The ball falls to Kelly in the box, who fires a cross to Daly at the far post.
      Daly then rifles a volley into the back of the net from 10 yards out.
      After a lengthy VAR check for a potential offside, the goal is given!
      Credit: Getty
      84. GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!
      Daly scores the sixth!
      78. China 1-5 England
      Another change for England.
      Toone is on to replace James.
      Credit: PA
      77. China 1-5 England
      China have made some substitutions.
      Wang Shuang is replaced by Gu Yasha.
      Li Mengwen is replaced by Wu Haiyan.
      76. China 1-5 England
      James receives the ball in midfield and sends an excellent pass through to Kelly.
      Zhu Yu fails to make the save on the edge of the box, so the winger simply runs around the goalkeeper to slot the ball into the empty net.
      Credit: Getty
      75. GOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!
      Super sub Kelly comes straight off the bench to score!
      72. China 1-4 England
      Huge chance for the Lionesses as England receives the ball in the box.
      Rather than shooting, she sets it to Kelly, but her effort is deflected behind for a corner.
      71. China 1-4 England
      England make three more changes.
      Charles replaces Bronze.
      England replaces Russo.
      Kelly replaces Hemp.
      67. China 1-4 England
      The Lionesses go on the attack as James drives down the left before crossing the ball into the penalty area.
      It’s headed clear by the China defence and eventually falls to Carter, who picks James out in the box with an excellent cross.
      The forward then volleys the ball with the side of her foot straight into the top-right corner!
      What a finish!
      Credit: Reuters
      66. GOOOAAAALLLLLLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!!
      LAUREN JAMES! THAT IS PHENOMENAL!
      What a strike!
      61. China 1-3 England
      Yang attempts an audacious strike from distance, but her effort flies over the bar.
      An improved performance so far from China.
      57. GOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLL CHINA!!!!
      Wang Shuang converts the penalty!
      Credit: PA
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      Laura Woods’ outfit live on ITV leaves fans ‘swooning’ during England Women’s World Cup clash vs China

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      LAURA WOODS left fans “swooning” as she appeared on ITV’s coverage of the World Cup.England are facing China in their final Group D game at the Women’s World Cup.
      Laura Woods was presenting ITV’s coverage of the Women’s World CupCredit: ITV
      One fan said they were left ‘swooning’Credit: ITV
      As ITV kicked off their pre-match coverage, presenter Woods popped up on viewers’ screens.
      And like previous matches at the tournament, Woods seemed to dazzle and left fans in awe.
      Woods had a laid-back look ahead of the game, donning a white top and tanned trousers.
      Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: “Laura Woods… swoons.”
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      A second thanked ITV for putting Woods on hosting duty “from the whole nation”.
      Woods was joined by Eni Aluko and Karen Carney in the studio.
      An earlier match at the tournament saw Woods in an elegant dress.
      Woods is no stranger to stunning fans, putting on an incredibly glamorous display at Wimbledon.
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      The 36-year-old has enjoyed a great summer that saw her wear daring attire at Glastonbury and party with an ex-England star.
      Woods is set to become a mainstay on fans’ screens on Champions League nights as well as she moves to the re-branded TNT Sports.
      Woods previously wowed fans in a black dressCredit: ITV
      Another day saw her with a bold blue lookCredit: ITV
      Woods will be heading up TNT Sports coverage of the Champions League next seasonCredit: Getty More

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      England vs China – Women’s World Cup: Lionesses aiming to end group stage on a high – FREE stream, TV, team news

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      ENGLAND are heading for the knockout stages if they can avoid defeat in their final Group D match against China.The Lionesses secured three points in their 1-0 win against Denmark on Friday.
      England secured another win in the group stage against DenmarkCredit: The Mega Agency
      Lauren James’ stunning strike gave the Lionesses the lead against the Danes just after six minutes.
      However, before the half-time whistle, midfielder Keira Walsh went down with a knee injury and was stretched off.
      But despite the injury and Denmark hitting the post later on in the match, England remain top of the Group D table with one game to go.
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      Sarina Wiegman’s squad has been blighted by injuries going into this tournament, with key players absent from the team.
      With Walsh now out, the England boss faces a selection dilemma going into their next game against China.
      When is England vs China?

      England will be playing China on Tuesday, 1 August.
      Kick-off is scheduled for 12:00pm BST.
      The match is being played at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, South Australia.
      Coopers Stadium accomodates 16,500 fans.

      What TV channel will England vs China be on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      The match will be broadcast by ITV.
      You can also live stream for FREE on ITVX by setting up an account via the website or app.
      Or you can follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the game.

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      Team News
      The FA have confirmed Walsh has not suffered with an anterior cruciate ligament injury as many first feared, but will still be absent in the next game
      Therefore questions arise on who will replace the world’s most expensive female player Keira Walsh.
      Manchester City’s Laura Coombs was the player who replaced Walsh after she suffered her injury during the Denmark match.
      China currently rank 14th in the FIFA women’s rankings and are 9-time AFC Women Asian Cup champions.
      They began their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Denmark and received another setback when Zhang Rui was sent off against Haiti.
      With Wang Shuang’s penalty, China played over 60mins with 10 players and still secured a win.
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      What happened with Women’s World Cup star Linda Caicedo?

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      LINDA Caicedo collapsed for a second time within a few days during Colombia’s match against Germany at the Fifa World Cup in Australia.But who is she and what happened to her?
      Linda Caicedo was diagnosed with cancer at the age of fifteenCredit: Getty
      Who is Linda Caicedo?
      Linda Lizeth Caicedo Alegría is a Colombian professional football player, who plays as a forward.
      She was born on February 22, 2005, in Cali, Colombia.
      At the age of fourteen she made her debut for her hometown club América de Cali Femenino.
      In early 2020, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and needed to have surgery and a six month chemotherapy.
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      In an interview with The Guardian she said about her illness: “It was something we dealt with internally.
      “Thankfully I overcame it and I’m well now.
      “It was not easy, but with the help of my loved ones, I was ready to go back to playing once doctors told me I was OK.
      “I feel like this is in the past, and now I can follow my path in football.”
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      Caicedo played for Deportivo Cali from 2020 to 2023.
      After her contract ended she signed for Real Madrid in 2023.
      She scored twice and assisted in ten appearances in her first season for the club.
      In 2019, Linda made her international debut for Colombia.
      She has represented her country 17 times, scoring seven goals.
      At the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, Linda scored in Colombia’s opening match against South Korea.
      What happened to Linda Caicedo?
      Caicedo collapsed during a training session on July 28, 2023, in Australia.
      She suddenly stopped and began clutching the left side of her chest.
      After sitting down, she collapsed on the field, with medical staff rushing on to the field to assist her.
      By the time she was placed on a stretcher, Linda was conscious again.
      After being rushed to a local hospital, a Colombian FA medical staff member told the press: “Linda is very tired.
      “What happened was just a symptom of all the stress and physical demands.
      “She is well and all is back to normal.”
      Caicedo recovered and started against Germany on Sunday, July 30, 2023.
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      She scored a sensational goal but collapsed again in the 83rd minute.
      But after receiving treatment she carried on playing as her side defeated Germany 2-1. More

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      Rachel Daly wants to park ‘special’ Euros moment to focus on England goal of beating world’s best

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      RACHEL DALY is pushing Euros nostalgia to the back of her mind with the Lionesses laser-focused on winning football’s biggest prize. Monday will be a year to the day Daly helped England win the contest at Wembley with a dramatic 2-1 defeat of Germany.
      Rachel Daly has no intention of being distracted by nostalgia around England’s Euros winCredit: Getty
      The Lionesses’ World Cup clash with China in Adelaide will come almost a year on from their Euros win at WembleyCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Daly and her team-mates aim to finish top of Group D following their 1-0 wins against Haiti and DenmarkCredit: Getty
      The Lioness, who started in all six games of that unbeaten run, sees the Women’s World Cup as a “different kettle of fish”. 
      And her team aims to finish top of Group D by beating or drawing with China in Adelaide on Tuesday.
      A first place finish for England would see them seal a last-16 clash with either Nigeria, Australia or Canada. 
      Daly, 31, said: “For me personally, I don’t want to go into a tournament thinking about another one.
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      “It’s a completely different kettle of fish as it’s the world’s biggest stage.
      “It’s a different feel with different (England) players and staff. 
      “It’s great that we won the Euros and it’s something that we do discuss now and again.
      “For me, it was a special moment. But at times like this you have to focus on what’s in front of you and push that aside.”
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      Daly, who made her senior England debut in 2016 scoring in a 7-0 Euros qualifier defeat of Serbia, is regarded as one of the leaders within the  squad. 
      The versatile Leeds-born Lioness joked she’s astounded to now be the third-oldest player following Ellen White’s and Jill Scott’s retirements. 
      The 71-capped England star added: “I’m actually shocked I’m the third oldest. I don’t act that way, I’m sure. 
      “It’s a different role for me, now we’ve lost Jill and Ellen who are older. 
      “But losing two players of their overwhelming experience is tough.
      “Some of the younger players have to step into that role and it’s nice to be able to do that. 
      “I had that when I was younger and so it’s nice to speak to the younger ones.
      “And there are players here who are experiencing their first tournament.
      “They’re over the other side of the world, away from home and not seeing family so much. It’s nice to be able to help them.”
      England’s last duel with China saw them lose 2-1 back in October 2015, five months after beating their opponents by the same scoreline at the Academy Stadium. 
      But much has changed for the Lionesses’ fortunes since then. 
      A top spot finish in Group D for England will see them play either Nigeria or Canada or Australia in the World Cup’s knockout stageCredit: Getty
      They are currently ranked the fourth best side in the world and ten places above their rivals who beat Haiti last Friday. 
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      Daly said: “We know their threats and what they’re capable of. 
      “We should be prepared the best way we can and hopefully get those next three points in the bag.” More

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      I scored England’s first ever Women’s World Cup goal – but now I work in a warehouse

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      GILLIAN COULTARD scored England’s first ever Women’s World Cup goal and now works in a warehouse.The 60-year-old was a pioneer for the women’s game, being capped 119 times for the Lionesses.
      England hero Gillian Coultard was the first women’s player to hit 100 capsCredit: Getty
      She now works in a warehouseCredit: Teva
      She played for England between 1981 and 2000 and was the first female player to hit the century mark in appearances.
      Her big moment came in 1995 when Coultard netted a penalty against Canada in Sweden to write herself into the history books as the first ever women’s goalscorer for the Lionesses at a World Cup.
      England went on to win that game 3-2 with the midfielder scoring a second late on to seal victory and give her legendary status.
      Coultard now works as a warehouse operative for pharmaceutical company Teva in West Yorkshire.
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      Her incredible journey began by playing football with her older brother and watching FA Cup finals, dreaming that one day she could be at Wembley.
      Coutlard explained: “I always tagged along with my oldest brother and football was what I wanted to do from a young age. I was always kicking a football.
      “When I went to secondary school, I was told I had to play the girls’ games, which were hockey and netball.
      “Luckily, my PE teacher took me to see Doncaster Belles, a local women’s football team who just happened to be one of the best teams in England.
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      “I joined the team when I was 13 and I had my first England trial the same year.”
      Coultard went on to spend the majority of her career with Doncaster Belles while breaking down barriers for the Three Lions.
      The women’s team at the 1995 World Cup wore men’s kits as there was no such thing as women’s sized shirts with them like “parachutes”.
      Coutlard was given paid time off by her employers at the time, using up her holiday to play for England.
      However, some team-mates were not so fortunate and gave up jobs for their World Cup chance.
      The FA paid for the players’ travel and accommodation but there were connecting flights, boat journeys and an overnight sleeper train with matches every other day.
      Despite her legendary status, Coultard keeps a low profile in the warehouse and her colleagues only recently found out that she is a football icon.
      She said: “They didn’t realise what I’d done. It’s all out in the open now.
      “It’s nice to reminisce, and it’s nice to see how things have progressed.”
      Coultard, who was awarded a MBE during lockdown, drives a truck and picks products for Teva.
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      She remains just as motivated in her job as she was on the pitch, saying: “I always strive to do my best. That’s what motivates me, my eight-hour shift is my 90-minute match.
      “If I hit my targets, I’ve won. Otherwise I’ve lost. I’m used to playing as a part of a successful team, the desire to win never goes away.” More