![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/beth-england-gives-verdict-on-chances-of-world-cup-start-after-tournament-bow-from-the-bench/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_GettyImages-1576016222.jpg&description=The in-form Spurs striker earned a late recall to be in Australia but with the European Champions struggling for goals she may be who Sarina Wiegman looks to as her primary gamechanger Beth England could be England's secret weapon as they aim to fire up their World Cup campaign. The in-form Spurs striker earned a last minute recall just to be in Australia, but with the European Champions struggling for goals she could be who Sarina Wiegman looks to as her primary gamechanger. The Lionesses face China in Adelaide having only scored twice from open play since the Arnold Clark Cup campaign back in February. Alessia Russo is expected to retain her starting place up front in the final Group D match, where England need just a point to top the table. But Russo is coming under increasing pressure from forward England, who very nearly made a dramatic introduction to the World Cup stage against Denmark. After replacing Russo in the 76th minute the former Chelsea striker flicked a header narrowly wide of the post, the closest the Lionesses came to doubling their lead against the Danes. England looked lively throughout her cameo, with sharp movement across the box giving the Danish defenders a constant headache. "It is amazing to be a World Cup player," she said. "After last summer it was quite difficult for me. So to be given the chance to showcase something else for the team, I'm really grateful for that. "I was just on cloud nine. I had a chance with my first touch of the ball that went just wide. But if opportunities come I know I'll be there, that one didn't go in but maybe the next one will." England was part of the Euros squad, but didn't get a single minute on the pitch last summer, with Ellen White still holding the No.9 shirt at the time. But with White now retired and WSL golden boot winner Rachel Daly returning to her left-back role against Denmark, England has a real chance of breaking into the team. This only months after her international hopes seemed dashed, wit){kind=link}
The in-form Spurs striker earned a late recall to be in Australia but with the European Champions struggling for goals she may be who Sarina Wiegman looks to as her primary gamechanger
Beth England could be England’s secret weapon as they aim to fire up their World Cup campaign.
The in-form Spurs striker earned a last minute recall just to be in Australia, but with the European Champions struggling for goals she could be who Sarina Wiegman looks to as her primary gamechanger. The Lionesses face China in Adelaide having only scored twice from open play since the Arnold Clark Cup campaign back in February.
Alessia Russo is expected to retain her starting place up front in the final Group D match, where England need just a point to top the table. But Russo is coming under increasing pressure from forward England, who very nearly made a dramatic introduction to the World Cup stage against Denmark.
After replacing Russo in the 76th minute the former Chelsea striker flicked a header narrowly wide of the post, the closest the Lionesses came to doubling their lead against the Danes. England looked lively throughout her cameo, with sharp movement across the box giving the Danish defenders a constant headache.