Our women's football reporter and tactics writer analyse England's nervy win over Nigeria in the Women's World Cup round of 16
It is the fourth time England have gone to extra time under Wiegman, and they have won all four games: 2-1 versus Spain and Germany at Euro 2022, and beating Brazil on penalties at the Finalissima.Three goals and three assists in her first three games — two of which were starts — at this World Cup had set James’ performance bar incredibly high.
By the 40th minute, James started dropping into the defensive third, still marked. Her shooting opportunities primarily came positioned on the edge of the box when corners were cleared. For a while, it looked like it might be costly, but her team-mates ensured her moment of petulance did not lead to England’s exit. It remains to be seen whether James is able to play again at this World Cup.Nigeria were excellent throughout and offered a regular scoring threat. It was a former England youth international, Ashleigh Plumptre, who came closest to scoring for them in normal time.
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