England vs Denmark - Women's World Cup preview: TV channel, live stream, team news & prediction
- England face Denmark in their second Women's World Cup group game
- Lionesses laboured to a narrow 1-0 win over Haiti last time out
- Denmark beat China in their first game and pose toughest test
The Lionesses are gearing up for their next challenge in the 2023 Women's World Cup as they prepare to face Denmark, likely to be their toughest opponent in Group D.
England managed to secure a narrow win over Haiti in their first game thanks to Georgia Stanway's re-taken first half penalty. However, the victory was less than convincing and the team appeared to lack creativity and sharpness. It was also a fourth successive match without scoring from open play - including a behind closed doors friendly against Canada.
Denmark, who are nine places below England in the FIFA women's rankings and at their first World Cup since 2007, recorded a late 1-0 victory over China last time out.
Where to watch England vs Denmark on TV/live stream
- When is kick off? Friday 28 July, 09:30 (BST), 18:30 (local), 04:30 (EST)
- Where is the match being played? Sydney Football Stadium
- What time does TV coverage start in the UK? 09:00 (BST)
- Referee? Tess Olofsson (SWE)
- VAR? Tatiana Guzman (NCA)
Country/Region | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | BBC One/BBC iPlayer |
United States | FOX/fubo/Sling |
Australia | Optus Sport |
Canada | TSN |
Ireland | RTE2/RTE Player |
Middle East/North Africa | beIN SPORTS |
England vs Denmark H2H record
England faced Denmark for the first time in a friendly match in 1979, winning the encounter 3-1.
Since then, matchups has remained closely contested, with a total of 17 games played. England emerged victorious in eight matches, while Denmark have secured six wins, and three games ended in draws. The last three meetings between the teams ended with wins for England.
- Last meeting - England 2-0 Denmark, 25 May 2019
England team news
All 23 of players have taken part in training as normal ahead of the game, meaning that Sarina Wiegman will have a fully available team at her disposal.
However, whether she will change her starting XI from the one that narrowly beat Haiti - with Rachel Daly in particular pushing for a start ahead of Alessia Russo - is a big question that needs answering. Either Chloe Kelly or Ella Toone could also be under threat from Lauren James.
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Denmark team news
No injury news has come out of the Danish camp and the Lionesses should expect to face a strong and fully fit team. Pernille Harder, Denmark's key player, will be central to how they play and move the ball going forward - she is, of course, well known to WSL audiences, as a former Chelsea star.
England vs Denmark score prediction
Based on the fact that neither team have fully found their stride in this tournament in front of goal, expect this to be a low-scoring affair.
Instead of goals, this key contest will likely be an intense tactical battle to see which team can dominate in midfield, and which side can overload the wide areas and stretch their opponents
England certainly have the edge with more quality players overall. But, at times, that doesn't matter at a World Cup and the Lionesses certainly have plenty still to prove.
Prediction: England 1-1 Denmark
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