![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/england-v-nigeria-live-match-build-up-latest-injury-news-and-starting-line-ups-as-lionesses-given-keira-walsh-boost/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_JS307510349.jpg&description=England take on Nigeria in their round-of-16 match at Brisbane Stadium with a 5:30pm local time kick-off and 8.30am UK-time kick-off England take on Nigeria in the latest round of 16 match at Brisbane Stadium on Monday morning and have been handed a huge injury boost with Keira Walsh back in training. The Lionesses are widely thought of as tournament favourites after the early exits of the USA and Germany, and despite a 6-1 win against China in their final group game last week - Nigeria are expected to be a challenge for England. All 23 players trained in their final session on Sunday, with Keira Walsh back training on the grass after the midfielder was on an individual programme to regain fitness. Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum says his side will be ready for a potential Keira Walsh return when facing England in the World Cup last 16. The boost comes as England look to be one of the few favourites who go through to the quarter-finals following a huge shock defeat against Sweden for reigning champions USA. They exited the tournament after losing on penalties on Sunday. Sarina Wiegman says Keira Walsh could be available for England's World Cup clash with Nigeria, writes Jack Lacey-Hatton. The Lionesses face Nigeria in the last 16 in Brisbane, and are widely thought of as tournament favourites after the early exits of the USA and Germany. But even if the European Champions' No.4 is available to play, Wiegman admitted she could stick with the formation employed against China, where Walsh was absent. Former Lioness Faye White believes England can expect a "tough" game against Nigeria in the Women's World Cup Round of 16 - but says Sarina Wiegman's side can beat anyone at this summer's tournament, writes Beth Lindop. The Lionesses turned on the style in their 6-1 win over China last time out, topping Group D after scoring three consecutive group stage victories. Wiegman's side will now take on Nigeria, who are so far unbeaten at this summer's tournament, having taken points){kind=link}
England take on Nigeria in their round-of-16 match at Brisbane Stadium with a 5:30pm local time kick-off and 8.30am UK-time kick-off
England take on Nigeria in the latest round of 16 match at Brisbane Stadium on Monday morning and have been handed a huge injury boost with Keira Walsh back in training.
The Lionesses are widely thought of as tournament favourites after the early exits of the USA and Germany, and despite a 6-1 win against China in their final group game last week – Nigeria are expected to be a challenge for England.
All 23 players trained in their final session on Sunday, with Keira Walsh back training on the grass after the midfielder was on an individual programme to regain fitness.
Nigeria coach Randy Waldrum says his side will be ready for a potential Keira Walsh return when facing England in the World Cup last 16.