ENGLAND are up against Nigeria in their biggest game of the Women's World Cup as they face off in the quarter-final today.
And Kiera Walsh is BACK in the starting XI, despite being stretchered off in England's group game win over Denmark.
The Lionesses roared into the last 16 with a stunning 6-1 win over China in their final game in Group D.
- Kick-off time: 8.30am BST
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- England XI: Earps, Bronze, Walsh, Greenwood, Brighton, James, Stanway, Daly, Hemp, Carter, Russo
- Nigeria XI: To follow
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- By Emillia Hawkins
BREAKING: Keira Walsh returns
Keira Walsh has incredibly returned to England's starting line-up less than two weeks after being stretchered off with a knee injury against Denmark.
The Lionesses initially feared that she had suffered an ACL injury, but she was given the all-clear last week and returned to full training over the weekend.
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England substitutes
Niamh Charles, Ella Toone, Jordan Nobbs, Hannah Hampton, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Esme Morgan, Laura Coombs, Chloe Kelly, Bethany England, Katie Zelem, Ellie Roebuck, Katie Robinson.
- By Emillia Hawkins
England starting line-up
Mary Earps starts in goal with Alex Greenwood, Millie Bright and Jess Carter in defence.
Rachel Daly and Lucy Bronze start as full-backs.
Keira Walsh returns to midfield alongside Georgia Stanway.
Lauren James, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo form the front three.
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- By Emillia Hawkins
Welcome to England vs Nigeria
Good Morning and welcome to SunSport’s coverage of England vs Nigeria.
We’ve reached the Women’s World Cup knockout stages and the Lionesses are yet to lose a match.
England topped Group D after defeating Haiti, Denmark and China, while Nigeria finished second behind tournament hosts Australia.
The Super Eagles beat the Matildas 3-2 in a thrilling clash two weeks ago and also held both the Republic of Ireland and Canada to a 0-0 draw.
Nigeria also helped to produce one of the biggest shocks of the tournament so far by knocking Olympic champions Canada out at the group stages.
England will want to avoid an exit at all costs, but it will not be an easy task.
A place in the quarter-finals is at stake!
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