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      Argentina vs Colombia: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for World Cup qualifier

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      ARGENTINA are looking to make a big statement as they host Colombia in World Cup qualifying.Lionel Scaloni’s side have already made it to Qatar and impressed in a 2-1 win in Chile without Lionel Messi last week.
      Angel di Maria and Lautaro Martinez helped Argentina to a 2-1 win in ChileCredit: Reuters
      NINTCHDBPICT000708037459Credit: EPA
      Meanwhile Colombia have a far greater need for points as they risk missing out on the World Cup for the first time since 2010.
      The Colombians were stunned 1-0 at home to Peru last time out and now sit two points outside even a play-off place, with fifth spot currently occupied by Uruguay.
      What time does Argentina vs Colombia kick off?

      Argentina take on Colombia on Tuesday, February 1.
      The match kicks off at 11.30pm UK time – 8.30pm in Argentina and 6.30pm in Colombia.
      It will be played at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba.
      The sides last met in July when Argentina won 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Copa America semi-final in Brasilia.

      What TV channel is Argentina vs Colombia on and can I live stream it?

      Argentina vs Colombia is live on Premier Sports 2.
      Coverage commences at 11.30pm.
      To stream the game live, head to the Premier Player.
      Premier Sports is available in the UK from £12.99/month.

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      Team news
      Lionel Messi will once again be unavailable after being left out of the squad to continue his recovery from Coronavirus.
      Four players are suspended following bookings in Chile – Nicolas Otamendi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Rodrigo de Paul and Leandro Paredes.
      Alexis Mac Allister is also out with Covid while Papu Gomez is struggling with ankle pain.
      But Guido Rodriguez, Emiliano Buendia, Lucas Ocampos and Maxi Meza are all back in contention for a place on the teamsheet.
      For Colombia, Yerry Mina is back at Everton after receiving a yellow card against Peru and getting suspended. More

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      Chile vs Argentina LIVE: Stream, TV channel, score, teams – World Cup 2022 qualifying latest

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      ARGENTINA head to Chile having booked their place in the World Cup.And that means they can afford to rest Lionel Messi, who is continuing his recovery from Covid.
      Opponents Chile have a recent history of riling up the Argentines, winning both the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals against them.
      And their need for points is far greater than the Albiceleste’s, as they sit in sixth position, outside the qualifying places.
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      Kick-off time: 12.15am
      TV channel: Premier Sports 1.
      Live stream: Premier Player.
      Chile XI: Bravo; Medel, Maripan, Diaz, Vegas; Pulgar, Aranguiz; Alexis Sanchez, Marcelino Núnez, Vargas; Brereton
      Argentina XI: Emiliano Martinez; Molina Lucero, Lisandro Martinez, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes; Gonzalez, Papu Gomez, Di Maria; Lautaro Martinez

      FT: Chile 1 Argentina 2
      Cracking game.
      End to end stuff at times with Chile giving the Argentines a real game.
      On another day, had they taken their chances, ‘La Roja’ will feel they could have got something out of this game today.
      Angel Di Maria, like a fine wine, gets better with age.
      FT: Chile 1 Argentina 2
      That’s it!
      Argentina show they can win without Messi when needed.
      Di Maria the man who made the difference here today.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      94. Free kick for Chile out wide.
      Sanchez crosses it in but Argentina get to the ball first and clear.
      Chile lump the ball long towards the Argentine box.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      93. Sanchez whips the ball into the six yard box but Martinez collects.
      He motions to his teammates that he wanted players coming across the keeper.
      They didn’t seem to be on his wavelength.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      92. Brereton Diaz charges towards the Argentine penalty area before he is hauled to the ground.
      Huge set piece here for Chile.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      90. Argentina try to break against ‘La Roja’ with quick interplay and passing.
      The ball is played to Lo Celso 25 yards from goal, he shoots and troubles nobody sitting in rows P and below.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      87. A cross comes in from the Chile right hand channel again but this time the defender seems to have it covered.
      He swipes at the ball and nearly misses it, just grazing the ball with his boot as it goes underneath his foot.
      Brereton Diaz wasn’t expecting the ball to come to him and cannot react quickly enough and the ball comes off him more than anything else.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      85. Seeing his performance tonight at the age of 33 against one of the best teams arguably in world football, what an ability Alexis Sanchez is on his day.
      What could have been if it weren’t for some poor transfer choices and injury problems.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      83. Great work from Sanchez in the centre with a cute backheel when challenged by two Argentine players.
      The ball is played out wide, ball crossed in for Brereton Diaz who heads it down but Martinez but a good save to put it wide for a corner.
      The corner is disappointing and easily cleared.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      80. BIG CHANCE!
      Was that the moment Chile were hoping for?
      The cross comes in from out wide towards Brereton Diaz.
      The player doesn’t seem able to get a clean head on it and claims handball by the defender.
      Referee is not interested.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      78. Despite the Argentines seemingly in control of this game going into the final ten minutes or so, South American games are often a powder keg waiting to be lit.
      As the Brazil game showed us earlier anything is possible.
      Will there be more goals and cards to come?
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      75. Gomez goes in for a challenge and seems to slip on the surface himself as he goes in for it.
      The Chile challenge catches him on the ankle and the player hits the ground rolling around.
      Sometimes you wonder if players think the reaction to challenges is part of the VAR consideration process.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      74. The ball is crossed in by Chile and Martinez grabs the ball out of the air.
      He makes a meal of the challenge of Vargas and wastes a bit of time.
      The whistles from the crowd suggest a pantomime villain has walked in.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      71. Paredes goes in heavy on Alexis Sanchez on the halfway line catching the attacker down the back of the calf.
      Yellow card for Paredes.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      69. The ball is threaded through to Vargas.
      He chases it and doesn’t quite get it under his control.
      Unable to poke the ball passed the oncoming keeper.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      67. Sanchez waits to take the corner.
      Parades is on the floor in the box rolling around and there is a melee between both sets of players.
      The referee is trying to tidy this up before the corner can be taken.
      Yellow card for Maripan.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      65. Alexis Sanchez is looking for the ball more and more.
      The problem is when he has to come and look for it deep, there is a wall of Argentina players in front of him when he gets the ball at his feet.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      61. Brereton Diaz is constantly pleading for the ball from teammates.
      The delivery just isn’t accurate enough supplying him.
      The striker already has an impressive 20 goals for Blackburn Rovers this season.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      58. Argentina attack but the reliable Gary Medel is forever sweeping around tidying things up.
      He reads the game so well his game doesn’t require pace.
      Big shout, I say he could still do a job in the Premier League for someone.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      56. Martinez probes a long ball searching for Di Maria.
      The PSG man pulls the ball out of the air with ease.
      Nothing on in front of him so he looks to go backwards.
      Argentina are keen for another goal to settle this.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      54. Sanchez goes down under a challenge but Chile continue.
      The shot is dragged wide from distance.
      The fans whistle and jeer the referee thinking Sanchez was fouled.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      52. De Paul goes in hard on Aranguiz from behind.
      Yellow card for the Argentine midfielder.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      50. Nunez tries a speculative effort from distance.
      It dips over the top of the bar never doing enough to trouble Martinez.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      48. Sanchez whips in a free kick from out wide.
      Pulgar is on the end of it but his header lofts into the air, an easy catch for the keeper.
      Chile 1 Argentina 2
      46. Souza fresh on from the bench runs at the Argentina back line.
      He slightly over runs the ball allowing the defender to clear.
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      Ecuador 1-1 Brazil LIVE RESULT: Alisson given TWO red cards but bailed out by VAR as hosts get two penalties overturned

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      ECUADOR and Brazil have played out a pulsating draw in World Cup qualifying as the visitors saw an incredible FOUR VAR reviews go in their favour.The Ecuadorians sit in third place and are close to World Cup qualification.
      Casemiro bundled Brazil ahead early on as they maintained their unbeaten record.
      And to make matters worse for the hosts, Alexander Dominguez has been sent off for a high boot on Matheus Cunha.
      But in a moment of stupidity for Emerson Royal, things were evened up as the Brazilian got a second yellow for a clumsy challenge.
      Minutes later, Alisson thought he was the match’s third red card for a high boot, but after a VAR review the referee changed his decision to a booking.
      Alisson continued to struggle in the second half when he fumbled the ball, allowing the hosts to smash it into the net.
      However, he was saved by the referee’s whistle as the linesman had already flagged to say the ball had gone out of play.
      VAR was then called into action a third time when referee Wilmar Roldan awarded Ecuador a penalty, but after review the decision given against Raphinha was overturned.
      The hosts did finally earn a deserved equaliser on 75 minutes when Felix Torres headed home from a corner.
      And Alisson, Roldan and VAR’s night wasn’t finished there, with the Liverpool goalkeeper conceding a last minute penalty and getting a second red card.
      However, he was bailed out by another review, which overturned the decision.
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      TV channel: Premier Sports 1
      Live stream: Premier Player
      Ecuador XI: Dominguez, Preciado, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan, Franco, Caicedo, Gruezo, Plata, Estrada, Valencia
      Brazil XI: Alisson, Emerson, Militao, Silva, Sandro, Fred, Coutinho, Casemiro, Raphinha, Cunha, Vinicius Jr

      Goodnight from Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado
      What a great advert for South American football that was.
      However, it was another contentious night for VAR.
      We hope you enjoyed tonight’s eventful live blog.
      Goodnight from all of us at SunSport.
      Dramatic battle in Quito
      This tweet summarises the WWE-style contest that took place at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado.
      A Royal Rumble-style World Cup qualifier saw both teams down to ten men in the first period.

      Post-match reactions
      Twitter users had a good laugh about the VAR drama following the full-time whistle.

      Where they stand
      The shared point puts Ecuador another point closer to Qatar.
      They now sit seven points above fifth-placed Peru.
      As Columbia and Peru face-off tomorrow night, Ecuador’s World Cup spot could get another boost when one – or both – of the teams drop points.
      It could then be all but cemented next week as they face Peru on Wednesday.
      Credit: FIFA
      Full time – Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
      In one of the most manic games of football I think I’ve ever seen, Brazil walked away with a point.
      The clash saw many overturned VAR decisions, including two Alisson red cards rescinded and two penalties denied.
      Ecuador controlled the game but Brazil always looked dangerous counter attacking.
      Credit: Getty
      Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
      90 + 9. Another Ecuador attack but it doesn’t come to anything.
      The referee blows his whistle.
      This one finishes 1-1.
      Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
      90 + 7. It’s NOT a penalty.
      Or a red card.
      Both overturned.
      We have a drop ball. The ref has given it to Alisson.
      Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
      90 + 5. We STILL don’t have a decision.
      The referee has gone over to the VAR screen.
      It’s going to be turned down. I don’t belive this.
      Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
      90 + 4. The crowd are going wild, singing and dancing.
      Brazil are unbeaten in THIRTY World Cup qualifiers.
      Will it end now?
      Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
      90 + 2. PENALTY TO ECUADOR.
      Alisson punches Preciado in the face whilst going for the ball.
      There’s a huge crowd around the ref now.
      Madness.
      Credit: AFP
      Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
      90. Ecuador are pushing for a victory.
      Five minutes of added time announced.
      Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
      87. Ecuador win a free-kick on the edge of the Brazil box.
      Estupinan to take.
      Frantic stuff as the ball bounces around in the box.
      Antony clears.
      Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
      85. Panicked defending by the hosts and Gabi has two bites at the cherry but can’t score.
      Dani Alves still in the middle of every Brazil attack.
      Plenty of juice left in the 38-year-old!
      Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
      82. Whistles now rain down on us every time a blue shirt is on the ball.
      Dani Alves slides through Jesus and he claims to be pushed in the box. Not given.
      Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
      80. Both teams trade body blows as they attempt to land the big punch.
      End-to-end stuff here.
      The atmosphere is electric whenever Ecuador push deep into the Brazil half.
      Ecuador 1-1 Brazil
      76. Good chance for Cunha to send Brazil ahead again but he can’t nudge it past the defender.
      Dani Alves wastes a free-kick.
      Brazil look energised now.
      GOAL – Equalizer for Ecuador
      Felix Torres scores to level the game.
      Plata with a great corner and Torres heads home!
      Ecuador 0-1 Brazil
      74. Corner to Ecuador.
      And it’s turned in!
      Ecuador 0-1 Brazil
      71. Alex Sandro with a long range effort after a good Brazil move.
      The game is really opening up now as both sets of players look leggy.
      Jesus cuts inside on the left hand corner of the penalty box and fires a shot at Galindez.
      Ecuador 0-1 Brazil
      66. Jesus with a one-on-one but it’s a great save from the substitute goalie Galindez.
      Credit: AFP
      Ecuador 0-1 Brazil
      64. Ecuador flood forward but Plata can’t create a clear shot on goal.
      Ecuador make a change.
      ON Gurezo
      ON Eduar Preciado
      OFF Angelo Preciado
      OFF Caicedo
      Ecuador 0-1 Brazil
      60. Ecuador have done everything to get back into this game.
      Two Brazil players are now down injured so there’s a stoppage in the game.
      They make a sub. Ajax’s Antony comes on with Man City’s Jesus.
      ON Jesus
      ON Antony
      OFF Vinicius Jr
      OFF Raphinha
      Ecuador 0-1 Brazil
      58. Blimey, VAR has turned it down.
      It’s a lunge by Raphinha.
      Not given as it’s adjudged to have have been Estupinan treading on Raphinha’s foot instead. But at the end of the day Raphina’s foot shouldn’t have been there.
      Another awful VAR decision so it’s not just the Premier League.
      Credit: AFP
      Ecuador 0-1 Brazil
      54. Penalty to Ecuador!
      Raphinha treads on Estupinan’s foot in the box after he skipped past Dani Alves.
      Brazil were just denied a penalty through VAR but this one is given.
      Huge moment in the game now.
      Ecuador 0-1 Brazil
      52. Gonzalo Plata with a breathtaking run, dribbling past a handful of Brazil defenders before running out of space in the box.
      That would have been a very special goal.
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      Chile vs Argentina: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for World Cup qualifier

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      ARGENTINA visit Chile needing just a point to qualify for this year’s World Cup in Qatar.But they’ll have to get it without Lionel Messi, who is being rested for this round of fixtures as he continues his recovery from Covid.
      Ben Brereton Diaz will be looking to continue his excellent Blackburn form with the Chile national teamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Argentina are one point away from the World CupCredit: Getty
      Opponents Chile have a recent history of riling up the Argentines, winning both the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals against them.
      And their need for points is far greater than the Albiceleste’s, as they sit in sixth position, outside the qualifying places.
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      What time does Chile vs Argentina kick off?

      Chile take on Argentina on Friday, January 28 (UK time).
      The match kicks off at 12.15am UK time – 9.15pm on Thursday night in Chile.
      It will be played at the Estadio Zorros del Desierto, Calama.
      The sides last met in June, when they drew 1-1 in Rio de Janeiro in the Copa America.

      What TV channel is Chile vs Argentina on and can I live stream it?

      Chile vs Argentina is live on Premier Sports 1.
      To stream the game live, head to the Premier Player.
      Premier Sports is available for £12.99/month or £14.99/month on Amazon Prime.

      Team news
      Lionel Messi is not in Argentina’s squad for this one.
      Premier League stars Emi Buendia and Alexis Mac Allister are also out after testing positive for Covid.
      Cristian Romero of Tottenham and Joaquin Correa of Inter are both out as they continue their recovery from hamstring injuries.
      Chile have a clean bill of health for this game, but Arturo Vidal is suspended.
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      Ecuador vs Brazil: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for World Cup qualifier

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      SOUTH AMERICAN World Cup qualifying is back for a re-arranged round of fixtures.Brazil have already booked their place in Qatar and are now focused on securing top spot in the Conmebol table.
      Ecuador stunned Chile in Santiago in their last qualifierCredit: EPA
      Brazil have already qualified for the World CupCredit: AFP
      They travel to the altitude of Quito to take on a young and promising Ecuador side who are very close to qualifying themselves.
      The Ecuadorians lie in third place, six points ahead of fifth with the top four to make it to Qatar automatically.
      What time does Ecuador vs Brazil kick off?

      Ecuador take on Brazil on Thursday, January 27.
      The match kicks off at 9pm UK time – 4pm in Quito and 6pm in Rio de Janeiro.
      It will be held at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito.
      The sides last met in this summer’s Copa America, when they drew 1-1 in Goiania.

      What TV channel is Ecuador vs Brazil on and can I live stream it?

      Ecuador vs Brazil is live on Premier Sports 1 in the UK.
      Coverage commences at 9pm.
      To stream the game live, head to the Premier Player.
      A Premier Sports subscription costs £12.99/month or £14.99/month via Amazon Prime.

      Team news
      Byron Castillo and Luis Fernando Leon have been left out of the Ecuador squad due to injury.
      Neymar will play no part for Brazil as a result of an ankle injury, but Barcelona’s Dani Alves has returned to the squad.
      Roberto Firmino and Richarlison have not been called up for the Selecao.
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      England boss Wiegman reckons high-scoring defeats are not good for development of women’s game

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      SARINA WIEGMAN thinks top sides demolishing minnows in women’s international games is harmful to the sport’s development.  The Lionesses boss was reflecting on her team’s 20-0 crushing of their opponents, the highest-scoring win EVER for an English national side. 
      England recorded the biggest ever international win with their 20-0 thumping of LatviaCredit: Getty
      The whopping scoreline comes in a month in which five teams fell to double-figure drubbings in the 2023 World Cup qualifiers.
      Results include Belgium’s merciless 19-0 thumping of Armenia with the team ranked 109 places below their victors in Fifa’s rankings. 
      And it prompted questions on whether lower-ranked sides – new to international competition – should have to pre-qualify to battle top teams for a World Cup spot.
      Wiegman said: “You want competitive games and these are not competitive games. 
      “You want to develop the well-developed countries already and the countries that are not that far. I think we have to look at it. I’ve said that before.
      “In every country, you want to develop the women’s game but I don’t think it’s good that the scores now are so high. 
      “I know that has the attention of the federations and Uefa and Fifa, and that’s good because I don’t think a 20-0 game is good for the development of anyone.”

      Wiegman’s sentiments on hefty drubbings on the world stage were echoed by ex-England forward Lianne Sanderson.
      And the football pundit suggested it may take time to quell negative stereotypes and comments in response to high scoring victories in women’s games. 
      In a comment published on Twitter, Sanderson wrote: “I don’t know what the answers are because you can only play and beat what’s in front of you, so well done England – but 20-0 isn’t good for the women’s game at all. 
      “Unfortunately, it’s going to take a while to shake stereotypes because whenever there is a high-scoring women’s game, people react differently to if it’s a men’s game. 
      “Or if a goalkeeper makes a mistake people again react differently. That’s just the reality, unfortunately.”
      England had four players notch up hat-tricks in their defeat of Latvia at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium.
      Ellen White was among the quartet who bagged three goals to take her international tally to 48.
      Ellen White became the Lionesses all-time top scorer during England’s defeat of LatviaCredit: Rex
      The Manchester City striker made history by breaking Kelly Smith’s record of 46 goals become to Lionesses all-time leading scorer. 
      The hefty victory comes five weeks after they beat their opponents 11-0 away. 
      And it left Wiegman eagerly looking ahead to a round-robin February tournament with the Lionesses facing Germany, Spain and Olympic Gold winners Canada. 
      Wiegman added: “We really need some top-level games now which we’re going to have because then we’ll really know where we are. 
      “I do think we have done very well and we’re doing very well but we know we need those high-level games to really know where we stand.
      Northern Ireland beat Macedonia 9-0 at their Seaview home groundCredit: Getty
      “I’m really positive about that. But we have to see.”
      Elsewhere in Group D Northern Ireland thrashed North Macedonia 9-0 in front of a full house of their home fans at Seaview. 
      The game, which followed an 11-0 away rout of their rivals, saw Liverpool’s Rachel Furness surpassing David Healy to become Northern Ireland’s all-time top scorer with 38 goals. 
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      Wiegman urges England to be ‘aggressive’ against Latvia as team prepare for clash without Parris

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      SARINA WIEGMAN wants England to show no mercy in front of goal against Latvia when the two sides clash in Doncaster later. And the head coach praised Ellen White’s consistency with the Man City ace two strikes short of becoming the Lionesses’ all-time top scorer.
      Sarina Wiegman’s England side will play Latvia next following their 1-0 win against AustriaCredit: Getty
      Wiegman’s aces face Latvia in their second World Cup qualifier this month and following a 10-0 thrashing of their opponents back in October. 
      The England chief, 52, told reporters: “It’s about just getting our game to the next level again.
      “So, speed up the game, have a high ball tempo, but also being patient, having runs behind the defence – we’re just putting emphasis on those things all the time. 
      “And then in the final third, stay aggressive, keep scanning and composed, and of course, ruthless, to get the ball in the net.
      “The team has to collaborate really well, stay connected and co-operate well so we can create many, many chances and score these goals.”
      The hosts, who have opened up a five-point gap at the top of their qualifying group, will be without the services of Nikita Parris. 
      The Arsenal forward, 27, has returned home from the camp for a few days’ rest amid worries of her being overplayed. 

      The former Lyon star could be set to feature for the Gunners on Sunday when they take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final. 
      On Parris’ departure, Wiegman added: “Nikita has had so much load during the last two years, from (her move from) Lyon to England she hardly had any rest. 
      “We had some chats with her, also with the medical staff, and after the game we decided, together with her, it was good for her to have a few days off.”
      Nikita Parris has returned home from England’s camp amid worries of the forward being overplayedCredit: Rex
      Ellen White could be in line to start against Latvia with the forward aiming to break Kelly Smith’s all-time international scoring record of 46 goals. 
      On White potentially becoming England’s highest ever scorer, Wiegman said: “She has shown so much consistency, the way she lives football, that’s the only way you can do things like this.
      “It would be really nice if she scores a record goal, but we just have to score goals – it doesn’t really matter who scores the goals, as long as we score a lot of them.”
      The duel between England and Latvia, who have lost all four qualifiers they have played, will take place at Doncaster Rovers’ Keepmoat Stadium, 
      The League Two club’s home has also been used by the Doncaster Rovers Belles, a team that has produced several top WSL players including Lionesses skipper Millie Bright.
      Former Doncaster Belle Millie Bright will skipper England against Latvia at Keepmoat StadiumCredit: Getty
      Wiegman added: “I learned a little about Doncaster – the Belles of course – about their tremendous history and them winning prizes in their earlier years. 
      “What (their past) players have done there makes the next generation take the next step. 
      “We should always be thankful for the generation of (England) players that have come through there.” 
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      England 1 Austria 0: Lionesses ace White bags winner in landmark 100th game as Wiegman’s side beat Austria

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      ELLEN WHITE feels ‘super lucky’ to become an England centurion as the Lionesses thwarted stubborn Austria in a 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light. The forward’s match-winning strike on her 100th game saw her move a goal short of Kelly Smith’s all-time record with the hosts unbeaten in five World Cup qualifiers. 
      Ellen White moved one goal shy of equalling Kelly Smith’s all-time record of 46 international goalsCredit: Zuma Press
      White netted England’s winner in the Lionesses World Cup qualifier clash with AustriaCredit: Getty
      Before the game White – who has netted 45 times for the team –  was presented with a special jersey to mark her milestone landmark appearance. 
      And it was fitting the Manchester City star bagged the winner against the team she scored against during her first senior performance in 2010. 
      White, 32, said: “It’s come full circle for me in terms of making my debut against Austria and then my 100th cap. 
      “I’m incredibly proud to have represented the country 100 times. 
      “I feel super lucky to be part of this team and be surrounded by such talented players and for us to get the win, that was the main goal. 
      “It was a really tough game in tough conditions and I’m really proud to have helped the team win.”
      England’s victory saw them strengthen their grip on pole position in the Group D battle for a 2023 World Cup spot. 
      And White’s strike saw the Lionesses consign the visitors to their first defeat in the qualifiers with her side yet to concede against any of their rivals. 

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      Sarina Wiegman, 52, added: “I’ve gotten to know Ellen as a real professional player, a terrific team player with the consistency she brings and still she wants to become better every day. 
      “If you have 100 caps, it means you’ve been so consistent. “You also see that everyone is so happy that she scored. 
      “But as long as we keep scoring goals then we’re happy and if she will break that record we will be very happy for her.
      Wiegman predicted a tougher test for England following their 4-0 defeat of Northern Ireland and 8-0 and 10-0 hammerings of North Macedonia, Latvia and Luxembourg. 
      And Austria were keen to give them one at various moments although the hosts had the strongest chances. 
      Fran Kirby was a persistent threat in attack along with Beth MeadCredit: ©MI News & Sport Ltd
      Fran Kirby came close to teeing up Lauren Hemp in the 14th minute with the winger narrowly missing the chance to bury a cross at the back post.
      England were denied moments later with a corner finding its way to Beth Mead with a high boot from Laura Weinrother thwarting her chance to score.
      The hosts turned up the pressure around the half-hour mark with Hemp forcing a quality save from Manuela Zinsberger.
      And they looked set to bag a goal when Mead’s pass glanced narrowly over the head of White before the England hotshot bundled the ball home following a Kirby cross. 
      The second half saw Austria up the ante forcing two stunning stops from Mary Earps. 
      I do think now we also need to be exposed to top, top countries and top opponents which will occur in February. Then we can really see where we areSarina Wiegman
      First from a Barbara Dunst shot a leaping one-handed save from the keeper in the 49th minute. 
      And then from Maria Plattner’s strike with Earps pushing the ball over the bar moments later with England caught short in defence. 
      Wiegman added: “Those two saves were difference makers because we’re 1-0 (up). She needed to have a very explosive action two times in a row. She made the difference.”
      The hosts had a penalty shout waved away after Austria skipper Carina Wenninger appeared to bring Mead down in the box around the 60th minute. 
      Skipper Millie Bright looked set to double England’s lead following a 67th-minute corner before the ball was headed out of danger. 
      And a last-ditch tackle denied White a chance to equal Kelly Smith’s record tally of 46 international goals before the win was sealed ahead of a clash with Latvia. 
      The result means England have won all five games played under Wiegman since her September arrival. 
      The England boss said: “I’m really proud of the performances. This was one of the hardest games I think. 
      “But I do think now we also need to be exposed to top, top countries and top opponents which will occur in February. Then we can really see where we are.”
      Mary Earps pulled off two quality saves to protect England’s slim leadCredit: Focus Images
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