Recap Mail Sport's live blog as take on in the final from Stadium Australia.
It wasn't to be for Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses but after the dust has settled, they'll be more than proud of their achievement this tournament considering the injury problems they've faced along the way.
Before shooting off, be sure to have a read of some of our other World Cup final stories below.
Catch you next time!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T14:17:17+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T14:17:17+01:00","headline":"That's all website moment from the World Cup final that will live long in the memory is Mary Earps' sensational penalty save to deny Jenni Hermoso from the spot.
Given the spot-kick was awarded in controversial circumstances following a lengthy VAR and pitchside monitor review, it felt like there was an air justice about the superb stop, which would've put Spain two ahead.
As the cameras panned to Earps after her save, she reacted by wildly gesticulating at the Spanish players - rallying her team-mates ahead of one last push.
It's fair to say fans loved the keeper's fearlessness, with one writing: 'Mary Earps' gigantic on-screen \"F*** OFF\" is a seminal moment in women's sporting equality.'
Another posted: 'Absolutely adore Mary Earps' full commitment to crazy goalkeeper energy.'
Read Mail Sport's full story below...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T14:09:47+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T14:09:47+01:00","headline":"Never change, website fans were left crestfallen at the final whistle as England fell bitterly short of World Cup glory.
Fan zones up and down the country hosted devastating scenes of disappointment, as pre-match excitement quickly turned to post-match heartbreak.
Mail Sport takes a look at the final from the supporter's perspective. ","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T14:00:43+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T13:59:27+01:00","headline":"Fans agonise over England's website Earps was England's star player between the sticks, Lucy Bronze struggled in possesion and semi-final hero Ella Toone had an off-day.
Mail Sport's IAN HERBERT gives his Lionesses player ratings from Sydney.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T13:50:26+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T13:50:26+01:00","headline":"Lionesses player website Wiegman humbly admitted Spain deserved to win the World Cup final today but urged that England should still be very proud of themselves.
Speaking after Spain's trophy celebrations, she said: 'I think Spain were a little bit better than us today and they had a great tournament, so they deserved it I think.'
'What we have done, how we've played and who we've tried to be, overcoming so many challenges, I think we can be very proud of ourselves, even if it doesn't feel like that at the moment.'","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T13:47:14+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T13:45:01+01:00","headline":"Wiegman: 'We can be very proud of website Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T13:40:17+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T13:40:17+01:00","headline":"SPAIN: CHAMPIONS OF THE website disappointment quickly turns into an almost carnival atmosphere of celebration in the Spain camp, as the new World Cup champions head to the stage to pick up their winners medals - and lift the trophy.
Kissing the trophy on the way through and proceeding to bang their hands against the table, the Spanish players wait for their captain Ivan Andres to lift the trophy.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T13:38:14+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T13:36:17+01:00","headline":"Now, it's Spain's website still reeling from the disappointment of losing the final, England's Lionesses head up for their runners-up medals, shaking the hand of Gianni Infantino on the Stadium Australia stage.
The crowd roars as Sarina Wiegman picks up her medal and shares a few words with the FIFA president.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T13:41:16+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T13:32:08+01:00","headline":"Lionesses get their website Salma Paralluelo comes forward to collect her individual trophy as she's named the FIFA Young Player of the Tournament.
Meanwhile, Mary Earps - who was clearly England's best player in the final, picks up the Golden Glove for keeping the most clean sheets throughout the tournament.
Finally, Aitana Bonmati comes to collect her Player of the Tournament award. She was Spain's star player once again today and is surely a shoe-in for the Ballon d'Or later this year.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T13:46:21+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T13:29:10+01:00","headline":"Earps wins Golden website Sport's KATHRYN BATTE in Sydney: England had reached this World Cup final by repeatedly overcoming adversity. Every problem and obstacle they had faced, they had navigated. But papering over cracks can only work for so long.
Spain, the best footballing team in the world, ripped off the bandage that had kept England’s World Cup dream alive.
When Olga Carmona put them ahead in the 29th minute, the Lionesses could not find a way back. Mary Earps’ second half penalty save from Jenni Hermoso, which briefly looked as if it could be a turning point, could not spark England into life.
Read our full report below...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T13:24:30+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T13:24:30+01:00","headline":"REPORT: England lose heartbreaking website it! Utter heartbreak for England as Spain win the World Cup final 1-0.
Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest reaction and fallout from Sydney.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T13:04:10+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T13:03:24+01:00","headline":"SPAIN WIN THE WORLD website - Last chance for England as Earps heads up for the corner!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben website - Earps fires a long ball forward as England look to mount a final assault, but the ball doesn't quite land in their favour and Spain regain the ball.
Bronze is penalised for a foul inside Spain's half, and the Spanish bench have headed out on to the touchline ready to celebrate...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T13:01:44+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T13:01:44+01:00","headline":"One minute website - Spain keep the ball at the wrong end as far as England are concerned with successive corners, but the Lionesses deal with the danger well thanks to a solid header from Bronze.
Three minutes to go.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:58:44+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:58:44+01:00","headline":"Not long website - Hemp sparks a counterattack for England and is swarmed by red shirts on the right flank. Bronze comes up to support her but still the Lionesses can't find a way through the Spaniard's solid defence.
Just a few minutes left now for England to save their dream.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:55:42+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:55:42+01:00","headline":"Spain hold website - Bonmati looks to put the final beyond doubt with a low strike inside the penalty area, but Earps makes another monumental save - this time with her feet - to keep the Lionesses alive.
She's been England's player of the match by a distance today. Can she be rewarded with a goal down the other end?","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:51:19+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:51:19+01:00","headline":"Earps keeps England in website - Spain launch a counter-attack and find Hermoso in a goal-scoring opportunity in the penalty area, but Carter tracks her across the pitch from the left flank to put in a last-gasp block and keep England's hopes alive.
The officials call for 13 minutes of added time, handing the Lionesses some hope of a comeback.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:49:19+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:49:19+01:00","headline":"Excellent block from website - Bethany England comes on to replace Ella Toone as the Lionesses push for a crucial equaliser.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:45:33+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:45:33+01:00","headline":"Toone off for website - James drops the shoulder and drives forward towards the penalty area but is tripped by Carmona before she can pick out a Lioness.
Somehow, the referee decides not to give England the free-kick - despite the Spaniard clearly making contact with James. ","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:43:43+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:43:43+01:00","headline":"Poor website - There's a lengthy delay while Greenwood is patched up by the medical team, as replays show Paralluelo's knee had bloodied the defender in the challenge.
Finally she gets up with strapping on her head, takes a short moment on the touchline and comes back on to a huge cheer from the crowd.
That should amount to plenty of time added on.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:41:29+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:40:50+01:00","headline":"Greenwood carries website - Greenwood goes down holding her head after a clash with Paralluelo, and the Spaniard is booked by the referee.
She could well need to go off here...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:36:32+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:36:32+01:00","headline":"Greenwood hits the website - James drives forward well and finds Hemp on the left wing. She clips a ball into the box towards Kelly, who can't quite reach it as a result of some excellent defending by Carmona.
James fires a snapshot on goal moments later, and she forces Coll into a smart reaction save. So close for England!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:34:49+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:34:49+01:00","headline":"James comes website - As the dust from the penalty save settles, Spain are forced into a change.
Codina limps off and is replaced by Ivana Andres.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben website - Earps makes a HUGE save from the penalty spot, denying Hermoso's strike to the left.
She dives early and manages to hold on to the ball, preventing any chance of a follow-up.
What a massive moment in this match!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:32:22+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:27:56+01:00","headline":"Earps SAVES from the website referee decides Walsh's handball warranted a Spain penalty, and she's pointed to the spot.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben website - Spain break into England's box and Walsh stands tall to prevent Caldentey from charging into the area. The ball appears to strike her hand on the way through, and Spain floods the referee in pursuit of a penalty.
After a lengthy VAR check, the referee is sent to the monitor.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:25:11+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:25:11+01:00","headline":"Possible website - Bonmati fires a superb effort from outside the area and nearly finds the corner of Earps goal, but the effort flashes narrowly over the bar.
Moments later, James releases Stanway through the middle but overhits the pass, and Stanway tumbles with Paredes on the way through.
The referee speaks to Stanway as she heads back into midfield, but doesn't give the Lioness a booking.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:22:18+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:22:18+01:00","headline":"Stanway gets a talking website - Hernandez replaces Redondo for Spain in attack.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben website - Kelly finds more space on the right wing and loops a cross into the area. It takes a slight deflection and clips the top of the crossbar before heading out for a goal-kick.
In truth, it was never troubling Coll between the sticks...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:19:08+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:19:08+01:00","headline":"Kelly strikes the website - Another dangerous cross from the right-hand side finds Carter at the back post, but the left-back's outstretched leg can't quite get enough contact on the ball to find James or Hemp in the penalty area.
The Lionesses have definitely had more joy on the right since Kelly's introduction.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:17:34+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:17:34+01:00","headline":"Not quite for website - Kelly shows why she's been brought on with an excellent cross from the right wing to pick out Hemp at the back post, and the England winger fires her shot narrowly past Coll's post.
Moments later, she's booked for a late tackle on Paralluelo. On replay, the footage shows she barely touched the Spaniard, and that really is a poor decision from the referee.
She'll have to be careful now with her challenges.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:14:07+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:13:51+01:00","headline":"HUGE chance for website - Hemp threatens again down the left flank and neatly cuts the ball back to James on the edge of the area.
James misplaces her first-time pass to Carter at left-back, gifting Spain a throw-in.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:11:39+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:11:39+01:00","headline":"Loose start from website - Earps is forced into another huge save as Bonmati strikes from outside the area.
Her effort takes a slight deflection, forcing Earps - who had already committed - to adjust her body and steer the ball behind for a corner.
Worrying times these for England.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:09:58+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:09:41+01:00","headline":"Another big save from website - Spain find their footing in the second half with a period of sustained possession across the back line, and they finish it off with a driving run by Paralluelo.
Bright and Greenwood stand firm and force the forward to pass out wide.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:08:12+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:08:12+01:00","headline":"Spain threaten website - England make a fast start to the second half and push Spain back, operating with a 4-3-3 now with Hemp dropping deeper into the No 10 role.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:05:08+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:05:08+01:00","headline":"SECOND HALF: Spain 1-0 website James and Chloe Kelly come on for Alessia Russo and Rachel Daly.
A bold call to start the second half!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:03:53+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:03:53+01:00","headline":"James and Kelly website Power parked three vans outside Wembley Stadium ahead of the World Cup final with a simple message: 'Spain, let's make this interesting. Winner gets Gibraltar.'
Right now the Spaniards will be licking their lips at the prospect - they lead 1-0 at half time.
Wonder if the bookies are starting to regret the wager... or do they have full confidence in the Lionesses turning things around?","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T12:15:25+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T12:00:29+01:00","headline":"Pre-match website One minute is added on and England nearly fall two behind on the cusp of the half time whistle.
Salma Paralluelo fires an effort from just inside the area, forcing Earps to dive to her left, but her strike only manages to brush the post.
Plenty for Wiegman to think about at half-time... England are losing the midfield battle and they'll need to shore up the engine room in the second half.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:50:29+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:50:29+01:00","headline":"HALF TIME: Spain 1-0 website - Hemp flies down the right wing again and profits from another marauding run forwards, almost creating another big chance for the Lionesses.
She drags a ball into the six-yard box and causes a mix-up between Coll and Batlle - but Spain manage to survive.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:48:25+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:48:25+01:00","headline":"Hemp the danger website - With just five minutes until half-time, the tempo has slowed by just a fraction, with Spain intent on holding the ball for a little longer having already edged out an advantage.
England push forward when they win the ball back and attack Spain down the right flank. Russo finds Hemp, who drills a ball across the area only to watch Toone miss the golden opportunity.
Toone's blushes are spared by the offside flag.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:44:59+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:44:59+01:00","headline":"Toone misses big chance - but it's offside website - Spain continue to put a stranglehold on England with their possession high up the pitch, leaving Sarina Wiegman to ponder things on the touchline.
Bonmati whips in a free kick and Bright swipes at the clearance, gifting Paredes an opportunity in the area.
But the defender can't quite find the target with her strike, handing England a much needed reprieve.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:39:41+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:39:41+01:00","headline":"Spain comes close website - England link up nicely on the edge of their area through Bright and Walsh - and they combine to find Hemp in acres of space on the left wing.
She drives forward and asks plenty of questions of Ona Batlle, but the Spaniard does well to quell the danger and earn Spain a goal kick.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:35:29+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:35:29+01:00","headline":"Hemp looks most dangerous for website - Spain take the lead with a firm strike from Olga Carmona on the left wing.
Bonmati finds Carmona on the left flank, capitalising from space vacated by Bronze, and the Lionesses can't react in time as she drives an effort across Earps and into the bottom corner.
Take nothing away from the finish, that's a superb strike from the left-back. England will have to come from behind now to lift the trophy...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:33:13+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:31:33+01:00","headline":"GOAL! Spain 1-0 website - Stanway breaks away after a sustained period of Spanish pressure but is unable to find Russo, gifting the opposition possession back with a poor pass.
Spain certainly look more comfortable on the ball at the moment... England's best chance may be to pinch the ball off them with a high press.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:29:51+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:29:51+01:00","headline":"Poor from website - I'll be stunned if this ends 0-0...
It's like a basketball game at the moment, attack after attack from both sides, with England and Spain each creating promising chances.
Earps dives on the ball to prevent Hermoso from striking in the penalty area, and Russo misses a great chance to challenge Coll, but she fires it straight at the keeper.
Soon after, Bright makes a foul inside England's half, calling an end to the chaotic passage of play.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:26:14+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:26:14+01:00","headline":"Bright foul calms website - How have Spain not scored there?!
They break away soon after Hemp crashes the crossbar, firing a low cross from the left flank to Redondo at the back post, but her effort is saved by Earps, who sprawls across to deny her from close range.
What a moment that is in the final!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:21:18+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:21:18+01:00","headline":"HUGE save from website - Stanway breaks into the box and cuts a fierce ball across the area, only managing to find a red shirt in the six-yard box.
As they clear, Bronze picks up the ball and lifts a ball to Daly at the back post, and she tees up Hemp on the edge of the area.
She fires from outside the area and crashed the woodwork, nearly putting England ahead. So close!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:19:25+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:19:25+01:00","headline":"Hemp hits the website - Bronze is penalised for a foul high up the pitch, but England win the ball back quickly from the free-kick.
Russo charges into the Spanish area with a sea of bodies around her but manages to find a yard, getting the crowd off their feet.
She can't quite work a shot on goal as she falls over and Spain break in numbers. They nearly fashion a chance at the other end - but England defend well again to quell the danger.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:16:15+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:16:15+01:00","headline":"Russo nearly punishes website - Earps delivers a beautiful diagonal to Bronze and negates Spain's high press on the English defence, but the Lionesses can't quite take control and gift the ball back to the red shirts cheaply.
Spain fly forward again with intent down the right flank but Hemp tracks back to help Daly in defence before clearing.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:12:32+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:12:32+01:00","headline":"Hemp does the dirty website - Bonmati bursts through the English midfield and launches a dangerous attack for Spain, finding Redondo on the right-hand side.
She whips in a cross but Greenwood reads it well and clears the threat. Spain are creating great moments early on but need more bodies in the box to take advantage.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:09:33+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:09:33+01:00","headline":"Spain continue to website - Spain launch their first attack through Salma Paralluelo down the right flank, but Millie Bright defends well as she edges into the penalty area.
Paralluelo passes back to Ona Batlle who fires a cross towards the back post, but she cannot find a red shirt.
Moments later, the ball falls to Hemp in the Spanish area, but she doesn't get a full connection on the ball and it's easily saved by Cata Coll.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:07:14+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:07:14+01:00","headline":"Bright stands website - Lauren Hemp is crunched with a fair but firm early challenge but gets up and shakes it off before realising Alessia Russo down the wing.
A bright start from England, who looked energetic in the opening minutes.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben website - England kick off and we're underway for the final time Down Under","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:02:47+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T11:02:47+01:00","headline":"Kick website dramatic music bellows out of Stadium Australia and pyrotechnics are drowned out by the roar of the crowd, Millie Bright leads her Lionesses out with a determined look on her face.
Spain stay still and focused as their national anthem rings out, and England follow it up with a rousing rendition of God Save the King.
Come on England!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T11:00:44+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T10:58:53+01:00","headline":"We're moments website had the interviews, the final warm-ups and the pre-match entertainment.. now we're just 10 minutes away from kick-off in Sydney.
Will Millie Bright lead the Lionesses to World Cup glory or can Spain get their hands on the trophy for the very first time?
Excited? Nervous? Don't go anywhere!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T10:51:33+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T10:50:19+01:00","headline":"The stage is website Wiegman is rightly lauded for her achievements with England, but she'll be the first to admit that it's a team effort behind the scenes.
Mail Sport's KATHRYN BATTE takes a look at the team behind the team.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T10:47:38+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T10:47:38+01:00","headline":"Sarina's unsung website just 30 minutes away from kick-off now, but some fans have been in full voice for hours.
Huge queues formed outside Wembley's Boxpark on Sunday morning as die-hard Lionesses fans arrived to watch the build-up and get a few early drinks orders in.
Whether at Wembley or across the other side of the world in Sydney, England are certainly not short of supporters ahead of their huge World Cup final.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T10:37:51+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T10:36:35+01:00","headline":"Beer we website sides are out there doing the most important warm-ups of their lives - but they look very calm, very composed and very relaxed ahead of kick-off.
Lucy Bronze, who suffered bitter semi-final exits in 2015 and 2019, spoke a short while ago and urged that it's just another game for the Lionesses. Looks like her experience and leadership has rubbed off on the others.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T10:27:28+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T10:26:50+01:00","headline":"Warming up, but cool as website Gareth Southgate to Geri Halliwell, Bukayo Saka to Jess Glynne, everyone wants to wish the Lionesses good luck ahead of the historic final. They truly are uniting a country.
Come on England, as Russell Howard rightly says, 'Bring it home!'","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T10:26:59+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T10:20:09+01:00","headline":"We're all in this website head into the final having created almost twice as many big chances per game as England, but the Lionesses are significantly more clinical than Jorge Vilda's side.
Sarina Wiegman is still undefeated in the tournament, having won every match so far, but her side have scored fewer goals and averaged less possession than Spain.
Based on data provided by Sofascore, this promises to be a very tight affair...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T10:13:59+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T10:13:59+01:00","headline":"The stats behind the website former England star and BBC pundit has boasted an astonishing record of predictions throughout the World Cup. And she's just forecasted a 'comfortable' 2-0 win for the Lionesses against Spain today.
Let's hope she's right! ","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T10:04:27+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T10:03:41+01:00","headline":"'Mystic' Fara confident of England website of the Lionesses' biggest ever match of their careers, Sarina Wiegman delivered a calm and composed message of clarity: 'We know what our gameplan is.'
Unlike the Spain camp, which has been divided and tense throughout the tournament after a mass fallout with manager Jorge Vilda, England are a united group with a clear identity, and Wiegman was eager to remind them of that ahead of Sunday's showpiece.
Read the manager's full message in our story below...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T09:58:46+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T09:58:46+01:00","headline":"Wiegman's final website just over an hour away from kick-off, and the fans have arrived in droves ready to cheer on England's heroes.
Come on girls, bring it home!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T09:49:42+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T09:49:01+01:00","headline":"Here come the website Wiegman has opted to start Ella Toone instead of returning forward Lauren James, who is now back on the bench following her two-match suspension for stamping on Nigeria star Michelle Alozie in the last-16.
It's therefore an unchanged side for the Lionesses following their 3-1 semi-final win over Australia.
Team in full: Mary Earps; Lucy Bronze, Millie Bright, Alex Greenwood, Jess Carter, Rachel Daly; Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway; Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Ella Toone","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T09:54:01+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T09:36:52+01:00","headline":"TEAM NEWS: Ella Toone starts for website men would've picked up £500,000 bonuses had they taken the Three Lions to World Cup glory in Qatar last year.
But the FA are set to reject the Lionesses' request for £100,000 bonuses - 20 per cent of what the men would've received - should they win today in Australia. So much for equality.
Sarina Wiegman's side were paid £55,000 each for winning Euro 2022 and feel the World Cup should welcome higher bonuses, even if they're far lower still than the men's.
Mail Sport takes a deeper look inside England's pre-World Cup bonus row...
","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T09:30:25+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T09:30:25+01:00","headline":"Inside England's pre-World Cup bonus website Toone hasn't been short of critics throughout her career but it seems everything is coming together perfectly for her ahead of the World Cup final.
She's been criticised for not scoring enough goals in the past, but she's more than silenced the haters with a pivotal strike in England's semi-final win over Australia and has won many round with her infectious energy and sense of humour.
And now, there are serious question marks over whether Lauren James will win back her place following her two-match ban, with Toone impressing superbly as her deputy.
Mail Sport's ROSS HEPPENSTALL takes a look at Toone's remarkable rise to becoming a fan favourite with England.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T09:16:18+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T09:16:18+01:00","headline":"How Ella Toone silenced the website hearing the Lionesses' team bus has been held up for a short delay.
The players are still expected to arrive well in time for their World Cup final preparations, but they've been given a little extra unwanted time to stew over the momentous occasion.
Hopefully, they'll be well on their way soon...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T09:08:32+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T09:08:32+01:00","headline":"What's the hold website we go! Sarina Wiegman and the Lionesses have left their hotel ahead of the historic World Cup final against Spain.
We're just over two hours from kick-off and the England camp cut relaxed figures as they hopped on to the team bus to head to the stadium this morning, surrounded by adoring fans taking photographs.
Read more in our story below...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T08:59:04+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T08:59:04+01:00","headline":"It's show website William and Rishi Sunak may not be in Australia cheering the Lionesses on, but the England squad have had plenty of cheerleaders out there throughout their World Cup journey.
Boyfriends, partners and families are joined by injured superstar Leah Williamson, who was ruled out of the tournament with an ACL tear, Euro 2022 hero and 'Queen of the Jungle' Jill Scott and former Arsenal striker and BBC pundit Ian Wright.
Take a look at the full supporting cast cheering on the Lionesses in Australia...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T08:50:18+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T08:50:18+01:00","headline":"The team behind the website change for Spain as Jorge Vilda opts to go without two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas, handing Salma Paralluelo a chance after she came on in the semi-final win against Sweden.
Here's how they line up for the final: Cata Coll; Ona Batlle, Irene Paredes, Laia Codina, Olga Carmona; Aitana Bonmati, Teresea Abelleira, Salma Paralluelo; Alba Redondo, Jenni Hermoso, Mariona Caldentey","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T08:40:27+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T08:39:34+01:00","headline":"No Putellas for website Lionesses have had to deal with significant pressure and expectation since triumphing against Germany in the Euro 2022 final last year, and they've so far worn the pressure like champions.
That's not to say England have been at their best throughout the tournament. Far from it. But they've always managed to get the job done.
A narrow 1-0 win over Haiti was followed by another 1-0 victory against Denmark, and England closed out the group with a convincing 6-1 thrashing over China to top the table on nine points.
The round of 16 posed the biggest hurdle for England to climb, as group stage top scorer Lauren James was sent off for stamping on Michelle Alozie. Despite going down to ten, Sarina's Lionesses held firm in defence and managed to edge through on penalties.
Alessia Russo found her goal-scoring touch in England's 2-1 victory over Colombia in the quarter-finals, netting the winner after Lauren Hemp's equaliser shortly before half-time.
A clash with tournament hosts Australia was up next in the last four, and all was well until Sam Kerr's thunderbolt cancelled out Ella Toone's opener. Many teams would have crumbled after conceding in such a manner.
But Hemp and Russo kept their composure late on to take their chances and fire England into the final with a 3-1 win, setting up a World Cup final date with Spain.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T08:29:11+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T08:27:40+01:00","headline":"Journey to the website Charles sent one simple command to the Lionesses last night: 'Good luck and may you roar to victory!'
The King's rallying cry shows just how much Sarina Wiegman's side have gripped the nation, who are still waiting for their first World Cup triumph since 1966.
The royal family will be watching the showpiece on their television screens however, with FA president Prince William opting not to travel to Australia unlike Queen Letzia of Spain and her 16-year-old daughter Infanta Sofia.
Prince William did, however, record a good luck video for the Lionesses apologising for not being there in person.
Meanwhile, in an impassioned letter to 'Sarina and all our Lionesses' overnight, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak heaped praise on the team for securing 'a lasting legacy' for women's sport.
Read the full story below...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T08:14:49+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T08:14:49+01:00","headline":"Now roar to victory Lionesses - by order of the website Wiegman is fast becoming one of the most highly-rated coaches in the world for the achievements she's managed with England, and she more than deserves that praise having led the Lionesses to European glory and now to a World Cup final.
By getting her side here today, Wiegman's now the only manager in history to reach the World Cup finals with two separate countries, and her tactical intelligence has been on display throughout the tournament as she's seen out results even when England haven't been at their best.
Mail Sport's IAN HERBERT has taken a deeper look at the genius behind Wiegman...","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T08:05:02+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T08:05:02+01:00","headline":"IAN HERBERT: Sarina Wiegman is the straight talking genius behind England's website huge welcome for what promises to be an exciting, nerve-wracking and enthralling day as England's Lionesses go for glory in the World Cup final against Spain.
Sarina Wiegman's side may be on the brink of history but they face a very strong Spain side and will have to keep their wits about them if they want to get their hands on that illustrious trophy.
Strap yourselves in, because we'll be here throughout the day to bring you all the latest build-up, match action and reaction from Stadium Australia.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ben Willcocks"},"dateModified":"2023-08-20T07:56:45+01:00","datePublished":"2023-08-20T07:54:39+01:00","headline":"Good website website Willcocks"}]}
The glamorous royal, 50, commanded attention in an elegant red suit teamed with a black blouse as she made her way to the highly anticipated match today in Sydney .
The incredible ceremony before the final between England and Spain at Stadium Australia, Sydney, featured live music, dancing, light shows, flames and a didgeridoo performer.
The Spanish full-back gave her side the lead in the 29th minute of the match after driving forward and placing a shot in the bottom corner of the goal.
Sunak took to Twitter after the game and said: 'You left absolutely nothing out there. We are all incredibly proud of you.'
Prince William led the tributes to the Lionesses today as England's first World Cup final since 1966 ended in heartbreak.
The heroic save came at a critical juncture in the game, with England 1-0 down in the 69th minute against Spain. Earps dived expertly to her left to save the spot kick.
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