![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/former-lioness-hails-under-the-radar-england-hero-and-gives-world-cup-final-verdict/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_GettyImages-1618522505.jpg&description=Former England goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain has backed England to beat Spain in the World Cup Final but thinks it could go all the way to penalties Former England goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain has heaped praise on defender Alex Greenwood and believes the Lionesses have what it takes to triumph in the World Cup final. Sarina Wiegman's side defeated co-hosts Australia to book their place in the last two and will take on Spain at Stadium Australia on Sunday. England's imperious defence has been fundamental to the Lionesses' success at this summer's tournament so far, with centre-back Greenwood winning plenty of her plaudits for her impressive displays at the back. The Manchester City defender was drafted in to replace injured captain Leah Williamson, and Chamberlain believes her form has been central to England's progression to the Final. "Alex Greenwood has been brilliant," Chamberlain told Mirror Football, speaking at the Ladbrokes Women's Football Festival. "She's a player that quite often goes under the radar. "Defenders tend to go unnoticed sometimes but she's really stepped into this leadership role alongside Millie Bright. They have really led from the back. Greenwood's distribution has been fantastic and all of her stats have been phenomenal. "She'll have to be on top form again tomorrow and she could be key to helping England penetrate that Spain back line." Chamberlain knows first-hand what it's like to represent England at a major tournament, having won 50 caps for the Lionesses over her stellar 21-year playing career. The former Chelsea and Liverpool shot-stopper picked up a silver medal at the 2009 Euros and a bronze medal at the 2015 World Cup but believes the acquisition of Sarina Wiegman is what has helped turn England into a winning machine. "She's the difference," Chamberlain said. "She's brilliant in the way she manages her players and the way that she manages games. She has the ability to make decisions in games that can change the trajectory of){kind=link}
Former England goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain has backed England to beat Spain in the World Cup Final but thinks it could go all the way to penalties
Former England goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain has heaped praise on defender Alex Greenwood and believes the Lionesses have what it takes to triumph in the World Cup final.
Sarina Wiegman’s side defeated co-hosts Australia to book their place in the last two and will take on Spain at Stadium Australia on Sunday. England’s imperious defence has been fundamental to the Lionesses’ success at this summer’s tournament so far, with centre-back Greenwood winning plenty of her plaudits for her impressive displays at the back.
The Manchester City defender was drafted in to replace injured captain Leah Williamson, and Chamberlain believes her form has been central to England’s progression to the Final. “Alex Greenwood has been brilliant,” Chamberlain told Mirror Football, speaking at the Ladbrokes Women’s Football Festival. “She’s a player that quite often goes under the radar.
“Defenders tend to go unnoticed sometimes but she’s really stepped into this leadership role alongside Millie Bright. They have really led from the back. Greenwood’s distribution has been fantastic and all of her stats have been phenomenal.