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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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      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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      England hero Lauren James starstruck after David Beckham sends her 5am message from Miami after winner vs Denmark

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      LAUREN JAMES was left in disbelief after receiving a congratulatory message from David Beckham following England’s 1-0 win over Denmark in the Women’s World Cup.The 21-year-old scored the only goal of the match on Friday with an excellent strike to send England to the top of Group D.
      James led England to a 1-0 win over Denmark on FridayCredit: PA
      Beckham took to Instagram to congratulate the forward for her goalCredit: Getty
      And Beckham, who made 115 appearances for the national team during his 21-year playing career, was quick to praise her for it.
      In the early hours of Saturday morning, the Manchester United legend took to Instagram to write: “Great goal Lauren.”
      The message left James completely starstruck, so much so that she even questioned whether or not it was real.
      Speaking on England’s YouTube channel, she said: “I was a bit like, is that actually real?
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      “I was just like, am I reading that right?
      “It was obviously a proud moment, and just a bit like wow, someone like that who’s had a great career has seen it as well.”

      Thanks to James’ crucial goal, England now just need to draw against China on Tuesday to guarantee their spot in the knockout stages.
      However, the Lionesses will be without key midfielder Keira Walsh, who picked up a knee injury against Denmark.
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      England have confirmed that the Barcelona star did not sustain an ACL injury as first feared, but she could be out of action for the remainder of the Women’s World Cup.
      Sarina Wiegman could now be forced to change tactics by introducing an additional holding midfielder to her starting line-up. 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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      Reshmin Chowdhury hailed for ‘outstanding’ outfit live on BBC as she presents Women’s World Cup

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      RESHMIN CHOWDHURY had viewers hailing her for her elegant outfit while on the BBC. Chowdhury was presenting the broadcaster’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup match between Switzerland and New Zealand – which ended 0-0.
      Reshmin Chowdury donned a stunning blue dress for coverage of the Women’s World Cup
      One fan said she looked ‘outstanding’
      She was joined in the studio by Laura Georges and Jonas Eidevall
      And fans were left impressed by both her work and her outfit.
      Chowdhury donned a stunning dark blue outfit as she appeared alongside former France star Laura Georges and Arsenal Women’s boss Jonas Eidevall.
      Taking to her Twitter page, she admitted the trio did not intend on an “’Allez Les Bleus’ look” – with all three wearing a different shade.
      But fans online didn’t seem to mind.
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      One wrote: “Outstanding look today Reshmin.”
      A second typed: “You looked beautiful as always Reshmin! ❤️😍😘.”
      “Cool blues 💙💙,” remarked a third.
      While another said: “Reshmin Chowdhury looking so beautiful and sexy! 🔥.”
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      Chowdhury is an award winning presenterCredit: The Sun
      Chowdhury, 45, also works on TNT – formerly BT Sport – and talkSPORT as a presenter.
      She has also presented the Champions League draw, revealing the perils of the draw in a 2019 column for SunSport.
      In 2015 Chowdhury – who is of British-Banglesdishi descent – won the Media Award at the Asian Football Awards.
      Her coverage of the World Cup made her the latest presenter to leave fans enamoured with the tournament.
      Both Alex Scott and Laura Woods on BBC and ITV respectively have had fans dazzled during their coverage, with one fan declaring they were “knocking it out of the park”. More

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      Laura Woods dazzles in sleek outfit live on ITV as she puts on leggy display for Women’s World Cup coverage

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      LAURA WOODS wowed in a stunning outfit while presenting coverage of the Women’s World Cup.The host was in the studio on Sunday morning to take viewers through the clash between Germany and Colombia, which ended in a shock 2-1 win for the South Americans.
      Laura Woods stunned while presenting the Women’s World CupCredit: ITV
      Woods donned a stylish black top as Germany faced Colombia
      She wowed earlier in the week in blue attireCredit: ITV
      Woods is leading ITV’s coverage of the tournamentCredit: Getty
      Woods donned a gorgeous black top and matching skirt to go with some stylish white trainers as she put on a leggy display.
      She was joined by pundits Emma Hayes and Vicky Losada with the latter wowing in a bold outfit.
      This is not first time Woods has shined during the Women’s World Cup, previously leaving fans hot under the collar in an elegant dress.
      The ITV presenter also gave many something to smile about as she rocked a blue jacket earlier this week after England beat Denmark.
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      Woods is no stranger to stunning fans, putting on an incredibly glamorous display at Wimbledon.
      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 grace fans’ screens more in the approaching season, following her move to TNT Sports.
      The channel will replace BT Sport and see the former talkSPORT host be the face of Champions League games.
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      She has come a long way in her broadcasting career from accidentally kissing darts legend Steve Beaton on the lips after an interview.
      Laura Woods will front TNT’s Premier League coverage next monthCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
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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

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      Colombia sensation Linda Caicedo, 18, collapses for SECOND time in just three days on pitch at Women’s World Cup

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      COLOMBIA sensation Linda Caicedo collapsed AGAIN – just three days after her training ground scare.Physios raced onto the pitch after the 18-year-old hit the deck as concerned team-mates watched on in the Women’s World Cup clash.
      Medics raced onto the pitch to tend to Linda Caicedo after her latest collapseCredit: Reuters
      Linda Caicedo collapsed for the second time this week in Colombia’s 2-1 win over GermanyCredit: EPA
      Linda Caicedo fell to the turf in training earlier this week and again late in the 2-1 win over GermanyCredit: EPA
      Earlier this week, Caicedo fell to the floor in training with reports claiming it was down to a lack of sleep and the soaring Australian temperatures.
      The Real Madrid star dropped to her hands and knees in the 83rd minute of Colombia’s 2-1 win against Germany before laying completely flat on her front as she received treatment.
      She was eventually helped to her feet and made her way to the sidelines.
      But rather than subbing her off, the teen was remarkably allowed to carry on playing.
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      She was eventually replaced by Marcela Restrepo in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
      Caicedo hit a 52nd-minute wonder goal to put Colombia 1-0 up in Sydney.
      Alexandra Popp’s 89th-minute penalty levelled before Manuela Vanegas’ headed winner sparked bedlam in the 97th minute.
      Caicedo was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 15 in February 2020, just before the pandemic struck.
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      She needed surgery to remove a tumour and underwent six months of chemotherapy before she was able to return to the football pitch.
      The teenager scored in Colombia’s tournament curtain-raiser against South Korea.
      But she suffered a scare during a training on Thursday.
      Caicedo was running with the ball on a dribble when she suddenly stopped and began clutching the left side of her chest.
      She then tried to sit down but within seconds had keeled over, seemingly unconscious.
      Colombian medical staff rushed over as a sense of panic overwhelmed the camp, with terrified team-mates fearing the worst.
      With concern growing, an ambulance was summoned and swiftly arrived.
      Caicedo was unconscious for at least 90 seconds as medics and team-mates rushed to the scene.
      Thankfully, Caicedo was able to regain consciousness by the time she was placed on a stretcher, ferried into the ambulance and off to a local hospital.
      The entire session was unsurprisingly cancelled as team-mates looked on, some of them struggling to contain their emotions at her condition.
      Media at the session were immediately asked to leave the site, with Colombian staff explaining: “We cannot give any more details – and we want to avoid any more confusion.”
      Later that night, a Colombian FA medical staff member claimed: “Linda is very tired.
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      “What happened was just a symptom of all the stress and physical demands. She is well and all is back to normal.”
      SunSport have contacted Fifa and Colombia for comment. More