England vs Denmark LIVE! Women’s World Cup 2023 match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction
The Lionesses this morning continue their Women’s World Cup campaign looking for improvement. While Sarina Wiegman’s side did at least record a win during their opener against Haiti, few would agree that the European champions were their absolute best. Still, as they have shown before, there is certainly much more to come from this team.
The Danes offer, on paper at least, a much sterner test. Former Chelsea star Pernille Harder could cause major problems and the winner of this tie is likely to top Group D. Still, England are favourites in Sydney and Denmark boss Lars Sondergaard has told his team to relish their tag as underdogs.
A big win would be a major statement for Wiegman as her side look to really get their World Cup journey up and running. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog with Simon Collings providing expert analysis from the ground!
Live updates
Simon Collings in Sydney
Well, Sarina Wiegman said she was willing to make changes and she was true to her word.
Lauren James in is expected, but Rachel Daly to left-back is a shock. Columnist Rachel Yankey called for Alex Greenwood to play centre-back, and she’s got her wish.
England XI
England have gone early with their team! Lauren James is in.
Match odds
England win: 2/5
Draw: 13/5
Denmark win: 6/1
Score prediction
Denmark are ranking No13 in the world and certainly pose a threat. Meanwhile, England have not scored from open play since the Finalissima in April when they beat Brazil on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Wembley, so goals are proving hard to come by.
A 1-1 draw.
Denmark team news
Denmark match-winner Amalie Vangsgaard may have been the hero for her country in matchday one, but is expected to find herself back on the bench this morning.
It’s unlikely that head coach Lars Sondergaard will make many – if any – tweaks for today’s match against the Group D favourites and could opt for consistency over changes.
Chelsea fans will know striker Pernille Harder, who recently left the club after three goal-laded seasons.
England team news
Sarina Wiegman is ready to make changes this morning.
While not exactly known for her tendency to chop and change, Wiegman is pondering a switch up after England scored only once against Haiti – and that was from the penalty spot – and could do with some fresh invention.
Chelsea winger Lauren James is among those vying to come in from the start, with Lauren Hemp potentially dropping out.
That looks like the one major change Wiegman can make while retaining much of the lineup who conquered Europe last year as England look to make a statement in the World Cup.
Where to watch Lionesses today
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 9am.
Live stream: Fans can also catch the contest live and for free online via the BBC iPlayer app and website.
Morning
Hello and welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE coverage of the Women’s World Cup clash between England and Denmark.
Neither team impressed in their tournament opener – the Lionesses beating Haiti 1-0 via a penalty and the Danes needing a last-minute winner to beat China.
Still, this morning’s game is essentially a Group D decider to see who will top the group.
Kick-off is at 9.30am UK time, so stick with us!
