. It's not going to always go that way, but as long as we're keeping the wins on the board, then no complaints here.' Along with Japan and Sweden, England are one of just three sides to win all three group games in Australia and New Zealand. But their performances against Haiti and Denmark were at times lacklustre, with only a superb one-on-one save from Earps in the dying minutes against Haiti preserving the win. But the Man Utd No.1, who won the FIFA Best Goalkeeper award last year, says the results speak for themselves. "The most important thing is that we've won three out of three," added Earps. "I know that maybe the results or performances haven't been as maybe people would have wanted. But we're playing at a World Cup){kind=link}
The England goalkeeper is yet to concede from open play at the tournament and believes the European Champions are starting to hit form at the right time – ahead of a last 16 showdown with Nigeria
“We don’t fear anyone” is the message from England stopper Mary Earps as the World Cup reaches the knockout stage.
The Lionesses are now three games away from the final after safely navigating Group D with maximum points. Sarina Wiegman’s side next face Nigeria in Brisbane in the last 16, and go into the tie boasting one of the best defensive records in the competition.
Earps has only conceded once in the tournament so far, a penalty in last Tuesday’s 6-1 win over China following a questionable handball by Lucy Bronze. But Nigeria could provide their toughest test so far, with a talented attack featuring Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala having already taken apart Australia on home soil.
But Earps believes the European Champions have found their rhythm and that they are now ready to take on the rest of the world.