In many ways, England reached the World Cup final in spite of the many setbacks that came their way
The previous night, they had watchedHaving lost to the USWNT in the semi-finals of the previous World Cup, and with Germany, the other pre-tournament favourites, already out, their pathway looked open.
Again, Wiegman had problems. James, who had scored three times and managed three assists in just three starts, was sent off after deliberately treading on Michelle Alozie. FIFA suspended her for the next two matches — ruling her out until the final. “In April, I wanted to try out other things ,” Wiegman said. “Then, she made the World Cup squad, played a very good game against China — and that gives me energy. I could give plenty of examples of that. That’s what I enjoy so much.”
Despite another quiet display on her return against Colombia, Wiegman kept faith in the 23-year-old. She was repaid against Australia when Toone’s sensational opener set England on their way to a 3-1 win over the tournament hosts and into the final. It was the Lionesses’ best performance of the World Cup.
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