England vs Sweden
Fifa Women's World Cup 2019 third-place play-off
Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice, France
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2019
Kick-off time: 4pm BST
England will look to shake off the disappointment of another World Cup semi-final exit when they face Sweden in the third-place play-off on Saturday.
The Lionesses have been left competing for bronze after a dramatic 2-1 defeat to the USA on Tuesday in which Ellen White saw a goal ruled out and captain Steph Houghton missed a late penalty.
It was the third tournament in a row that England have been knocked out at the semi-final stage, though their performances in France have no doubt inspired plenty and helped to build a legacy, pulling in record viewing figures.
Phil Neville and co will be desperate to finish such a memorable journey on a high note against a Sweden side that were toppled 1-0 by European champions the Netherlands in Lyon courtesy of Jackie Groenen's extra-time effort.
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England vs Sweden team news and predicted line-ups
Neville insists he will field his strongest team as they seek to "go away with something to show for the hard work".
Chelsea's Karen Carney will play some part at the Allianz Riviera in Nice before retiring from both club and international football after earning what will be 144th senior cap.
However, centre-back Millie Bright is banned after her red card against the USA, while Carly Telford deputised for first-choice goalkeeper Karen Bardsley in midweek after the latter suffered a hamstring injury.
For Peter Gerhardsson's Sweden, key forward Fridolina Rolfo is available once again after suspension. However, Kosovare Asllani was taken off on a stretcher against the Dutch.
England XI: Telford, Bronze, Houghton, McManus, Stokes, Walsh, Parris, Scott, Daly, White, Mead
Sweden XI: Lindahl, Glas, Fischer, Sembrant, Eriksson, Rubensson, Seger, Jakobsson, Hurtig, Rolfo, Blackstenius
Prediction: England 1-0 Sweden
This is the first meeting between these two sides in World Cup history, with England seeking to match their third-place finish in Canada in 2015.
Both teams will be hurting after the narrowest of semi-final losses and it could come down to who is better able to brush off such disappointment.
Sweden have fared well against England over the years and this is likely to be a close contest, which the Lionesses may win by the finest of margins.
White will also look to stake her claim for the Golden Boot in Nice. She is currently tied with American Alex Morgan at the top of the scoring charts on six.
Tickets
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Match odds
- England to finish third: 1/4
- Sweden to finish third: 5/2
First goalscorer odds
- Ellen White: 4/1
- Nikita Parris: 9/2
- Toni Duggan: 5/1
- Jodie Taylor: 11/2
- Beth Mead: 6/1
- Fran Kirby: 17/2
- Karen Carney: 17/2
- Georgia Stanway: 17/2
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TV channel and live stream information
BBC Sport has live coverage of every match on television, via the red button and through the BBC Sport website.
The third-place play-off will be broadcast live on BBC One with coverage beginning at 3:45pm, and streamed online via the BBC iPlayer.
Standard Sport will have full coverage of the match via our LIVE blog.
