England vs. Denmark highlights: England's early goal stands as a winner
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continued Friday (on FOX and the FOX Sports app), as Group D's England and Denmark teams competed in a matchup at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia.
In this anticipated match-up, England put up a goal on a wonderful strike from Lauren James in the first several minutes of the match and then kept Denmark scoreless in the 1-0 win to stay atop the group.
England vs. Denmark Highlights
England, who was already missing a pair of key players in captain Leah Williamson and Euro 2022 Golden Boot winner Beth Mead, also saw star midfielder Keira Walsh exit with a knee injury in this one.
Check out the highlights!
86': Off the post
Rachel Daly's strategic header goes off the outside of the post as Denmark nearly equalizes late.
71': A near goal
Alessia Russo sprints down the pitch and nearly doubles England's advantage.
55': Getting tricky
James leaves her defender amused with a nifty move in the box.
27': Close call
Pernille Harder saw an opportunity and nearly equaled the match.
6': Goal!
Lauren James scores the first goal of the match.
England's Lauren James scores goal vs. Denmark in 6'
PREGAME
Setting the stage
The "World Cup NOW" crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.
The Lionesses starting lineup
La Nati starting lineup
England is ready to roll
The Lionesses look locked in during pregame warmups.
Check out the full Women's World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.
