England Beat Denmark to Maintain 100% Record in Group D

James Scored Winner with Brilliant Curling Strike from Edge of Box

England beat Denmark 1-0 to maintain their 100% record in Group D of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Lauren James scored the only goal of the game with a brilliant curling strike from the edge of the box in the 86th minute.

Top Moments and Highlights

The match was a tight affair with both teams having chances to win. England had the better of the first half and came close to scoring on several occasions. However, Denmark grew into the game in the second half and had a number of chances of their own.

The winning goal came late in the game when James picked up the ball on the left wing and drove into the Denmark penalty area. She cut inside and curled a shot into the far corner of the net.

Conclusion

England's win over Denmark was a hard-fought victory and it keeps them top of Group D. The Lionesses will now face Japan in their final group game on Wednesday, 2 August. Denmark will face China in their final group game on the same day.

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is being held in Australia and New Zealand from 20 July to 20 August. This is the ninth edition of the tournament and it is the first time that it has been hosted in the Southern Hemisphere.