Women's World CupMatch Report

England through to Women’s World Cup quarter-finals after edging Nigeria on penalties

Keira Walsh returned as Lauren James was sent off for violent conduct

The England team celebrate the winning penalty in their shoot-out against Nigeria and their progression to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
The England team celebrate the winning penalty in their shoot-out against Nigeria and their progression to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
Suzanne Wrack
Mon Aug 07 2023 - 12:27

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