England XI vs Colombia: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for World Cup quarter-final
ngland boss Sarina Wiegman has to decide whether to revert to a back four for Saturday’s Women’s World Cup quarter-final clash against Colombia.
The Lionesses moved to a 3-4-1-2 formation for their final group game against China and it worked wonders.
England ran out emphatic 6-1 winners, but against Nigeria in the last 16 they came unstuck and won on penalties after 120 goalless minutes.
Lauren James is suspended for Saturday’s quarter-final with Colombia, which may tempt Wiegman into going back to her preferred 4-2-3-1 system.
Such a set-up suits star midfielder Keira Walsh, who is back fully fit after recovering from a knee injury picked up against Denmark on July 28.
If England do move to a back four, then Chloe Kelly will hope to come back into the team. The winger scored the decisive penalty against Nigeria and has performed well under pressure in the past.
Predicted England XI (4-2-3-1): Earps; Bronze, Bright, Greenwood, Daly; Zelem, Walsh; Kelly, Stanway, Hemp; Russo
Injured: None
Doubts: None
Suspended: James
Time and date: 11:30am BST on Saturday August 12, 2023
Venue: Sydney Football Stadium
