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Simon Collings

England XI vs Colombia: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest today

England have made just the one change for today’s Women’s World Cup quarter-final with Colombia.

Ella Toone replaces the suspended Lauren James which could see the Lionesses play in one of two formations.

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Sarina Wiegman moved to a 3-4-1-2 formation for their final group game against China and it worked wonders.

England ran out emphatic 6-1 winners, but against Nigeria in the last-16 the tactic came unstuck and the Lionesses won on penalties after 120 goalless minutes.

Wiegman into going back to her preferred 4-2-3-1 system. Such a set-up suits star midfielder Keira Walsh, who is back fully fit after recovering from a knee injury picked up against Denmark on July 28.

Toone would slot into her usual attacking midfield role in either case, with the decision affecting Rachel Daly and how high she plays on the left flank.

England XI: Earps; Bronze, Bright, Carter, Greenwood; Stanway, Walsh; Hemp, Toone, Daly; Russo

Subs: Charles, Nobbs, Hampton, Wubben-Moy, Morgan, Coombs, Kelly, England, Zelem, Roebuck, Robinson

Injuries: None

Doubts: None

Suspended: James

Time and date: 11:30am BST on Saturday August 12, 2023

Venue: Sydney Football Stadium

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