![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/keira-walsh-predicts-what-could-decide-englands-world-cup-final-with-spain/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1_GettyImages-1604751878.jpg&description=England will face Spain in the FIFA 2023 Women's World Cup final after a sensational 3-1 win in Sydney over co-hosts Australia booked their place - with Keira Walsh playing a crucial role Playmaker Keira Walsh is relishing a midfield battle that could decide the fate of England's first World Cup final. The Lionesses are chasing a historic double after their superb performance in a 3-1 win over Australia in Sydney. Now the only team standing in their way is Spain, who dramatically beat Sweden in the other semi-final on Tuesday Nine of Walsh's Barcelona teammates feature in the Spain squad, including influential midfielders Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati. But Walsh says England should be confident of assisting their in-form forwards. 'I think a lot of people say that is where the game is won and lost in midfield," she explained. "But we have also got some massive talent in there, with Georgia, Tooney (Ella Toone) and LJ (Lauren James) 'It will be a really interesting game, but I think the way we setup now we can see that the front-two are really exciting, and they have scored some crucial goals for us. Hempo is on fire at the minute. For us it is just really exciting where the attacking players are going at this moment.' Like Walsh, full-back Lucy Bronze is also at Barcelona, having won the Champions League and Spanish title last season. Although the pair have the inside track on her club teammates, the former Man City playmaker wants England to play their own game, rather than just focusing on stopping Spain. Show your support for The Lionesses throughout the FIFA Women's World Cup with the latest England home shirt. Mixing the classic with the contemporary, this shirt is being worn by the team as they bid to add a World Cup to their incredible European Championship triumph in 2022. £79.95 "I imagine Sarina will (ask for advice),' added Walsh. 'But then the girls know about me and Lucy, so it works both ways. 'The Barcelona girls are obviously unbelievable player){kind=link}
England will face Spain in the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup final after a sensational 3-1 win in Sydney over co-hosts Australia booked their place – with Keira Walsh playing a crucial role
Playmaker Keira Walsh is relishing a midfield battle that could decide the fate of England’s first World Cup final.
The Lionesses are chasing a historic double after their superb performance in a 3-1 win over Australia in Sydney. Now the only team standing in their way is Spain, who dramatically beat Sweden in the other semi-final on Tuesday
Nine of Walsh’s Barcelona teammates feature in the Spain squad, including influential midfielders Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati. But Walsh says England should be confident of assisting their in-form forwards.
“I think a lot of people say that is where the game is won and lost in midfield,” she explained. “But we have also got some massive talent in there, with Georgia, Tooney (Ella Toone) and LJ (Lauren James)