England face Spain in their first Women’s World Cup final as Sarina Wiegman and her players look to bring the game’s biggest prize home from Sydney. It’s the first time the England men’s or women’s team have reached a football World Cup final since 1966, with the nation set to come to a halt for the historic occasion. Lauren James returns to the bench as Wiegman named an unchanged side for the World Cup final, with the star forward now available for selection after serving her two-game ban. Spain have named one of their star players, the two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas, on the bench but have brought 19-year-old sensation Salma Paralluelo into the starting line-up. Follow all the build-up to England’s clash against Spain in the final, get all the latest Women’s World Cup odds here and find latest tips for the game itself here.

Source: Express August 19, 2023 17:05 UTC