England v China: How to watch the Women's World Cup match, TV channel, live stream details, kick-off time
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Published 31/07/2023 at 08:07 GMT
England take on China in their final Group D match at the Women's World Cup. Avoiding defeat will see the Lionesses guarantee their place in the knockout stages of the competition. They won their first two matches - against Haiti and Denmark - 1-0. China know they are likely to need a win if they are to stand any chance of reaching the last 16 in Australia and New Zealand.
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England go up against China in their final Group D match of the Women’s World Cup, as they look to confirm their place in the knockout stages.
Sarina Wiegman’s side have two wins from their first two matches after securing 1-0 victories against Haiti and Denmark.
Georgia Stanway scored the winner from the penalty spot in the Lionesses’ tournament opener against Haiti, while Lauren James’ stunning strike proved enough to get past Denmark.
In Adelaide, group leaders England just need to avoid defeat to ensure they progress.
They are three points ahead of both Denmark and China, who are level on goal difference in the standings.
China beat Haiti 1-0 in their last match, with Wang Shuang scoring the only goal of the game. They will be without Zhang Rui against England, after the midfielder was sent off in their last outing.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the match.
When is England v China?
The Women's World Cup group-stage match between England and China kicks off at 12:00 UK time on Tuesday, August 1.
Which TV channel is England v China on?
Coverage of England v China is on ITV1 from 11:15 in the UK.
How to watch a live stream of England v China
You can watch a live stream of the match in the UK via ITVX.
How to follow England v China via live updates
We will be hosting live text coverage of the match on TNT Sports.
Who will replace Keira Walsh?
England fans held their breath as midfield maestro Keira Walsh left the pitch on a stretcher in the Lionesses’ 1-0 win over Denmark.
The FA has since confirmed she did not suffer an anterior cruciate ligament injury - as many first feared - and will stay at the team’s base camp to recover.
She does, however, miss the match with China.
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Keira Walsh of England is stretched off after an injury
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Speaking about playing without Walsh, striker-come-left-back Rachel Daly said: “It’s obviously difficult losing a player of her ability and the quality that she brings, and like I said off the pitch she’s a vital part of the team as well so it’s tough.
“[We have] a 23-player squad that can all be capable of stepping up in these moments. And we know that as a team, the players believe in that. The staff believe in that. And I hope that everybody else on the outside believes that. And yes, it’s sad to see someone not be able to play, but it’s a fantastic opportunity for somebody else to step up."
Manchester City’s Laura Coombs was the player who replaced Walsh after she suffered her injury during the Denmark match.
'We are no easy piece of cake'
With Denmark playing winless Haiti, China know they are likely to need a win to stand any chance of progressing.
Discussing the prospect of facing England before the tournament, China’s manager, Shui Qingxia, told CGTN: “They are definitely strong opponents, but that doesn’t mean we must give up our own advantage.
“I want to take this opportunity to find out our advantages over the European teams. I don’t think they will see us as an easy competitor. We are no easy piece of cake.”
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