![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/england-close-on-world-cup-last-16-with-denmark-win-despite-huge-blow/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_GettyImages-1575863830.jpg&description=ENGLAND 1-0 DENMARK: Lauren James' goal ensured England remain unbeaten at the World Cup and are on course for the last 16 - but the Lionesses were dealt another major injury blow England made it two wins from two at the FIFA Women's World Cup after edging out Denmark 1-0 despite losing Keira Walsh to an serious-looking injury. The Lionesses led through a superb early strike from the recalled Lauren James in the fifth minute, but were dealt another cruel injury blow before the break. Walsh appeared to lose her balance overstretching for a pass and immediately called for the physio, with the England No.4 departing on the stretcher. Despite the blow the European Champions retained control of the Group D contest, with Lucy Bronze going close with a back post header. Denmark's best chances came before the Walsh injury, with Rikke Marie Madsen dragging a shot wide of Mary Earps' goal when well placed. Chloe Kelly nearly put the result beyond doubt with 20 minutes to play but failed to hit the target. And the Lionesses were nearly made to pay when Danish substitute Amalie Vangsgaard hit the post from only yards out. The result means England will be assured of qualification if China fail to beat Haiti in the days' late game. Even if mathematical confirmation is delayed by a Chinese win, only an unlikely set of results will see the Lionesses fail to reach the knock-out stage. Here are the big talking points from Sydney. It was all going too well for England. Shortly after the half hour mark the Lionesses were leading and playing very well. Then Keira Walsh overstretched for a pass. The midfielder fell awkwardly into the turf and immediately signalled to the bench that something was wrong. In the end, the England No.4 appeared to mouth towards physios that she had "done her knee" and departed close to tears. For England to lose any first choice starters would have given Wiegman a huge problem, considering she is already without Fran Kirby, Beth Mead and Leah Williamson. Two){kind=link}
ENGLAND 1-0 DENMARK: Lauren James’ goal ensured England remain unbeaten at the World Cup and are on course for the last 16 – but the Lionesses were dealt another major injury blow
England made it two wins from two at the FIFA Women’s World Cup after edging out Denmark 1-0 despite losing Keira Walsh to an serious-looking injury.
The Lionesses led through a superb early strike from the recalled Lauren James in the fifth minute, but were dealt another cruel injury blow before the break. Walsh appeared to lose her balance overstretching for a pass and immediately called for the physio, with the England No.4 departing on the stretcher.
Despite the blow the European Champions retained control of the Group D contest, with Lucy Bronze going close with a back post header. Denmark’s best chances came before the Walsh injury, with Rikke Marie Madsen dragging a shot wide of Mary Earps’ goal when well placed.
Chloe Kelly nearly put the result beyond doubt with 20 minutes to play but failed to hit the target. And the Lionesses were nearly made to pay when Danish substitute Amalie Vangsgaard hit the post from only yards out.