The Latest Breaking News from Lauren James

The quarterfinal bracket is nearly set at the Women's World Cup. England beat Nigeria on penalty kicks after a red card for Lauren James, and two great Australia goals sent Denmark packing.

Sarina Wiegman’s side were poor against Nigeria but still better at executing knockout football’s most important skill of all

Nigeria game may or may not be the last at World Cup 2023 for Chelsea attacker

England had to deal with a Lauren James red card and a penalty shootout as they beat Nigeria to reach the last-eight of the World Cup

Lauren James struggled then lost her head and Nigeria largely produced the better displays before England’s win on penalties

BBC commentator Robyn Cowen summed it up as “daylight robbery” as ten-woman England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the Fifa Women’s World Cup. After Lauren James saw red late on in normal time, the last-16 clash in Brisbane finished 0-0 after 120 minutes with the Lionesses…

Beth England and Lauren Hemp both offered their support to the Chelsea forward following the penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria.

England 0-0 Nigeria (England win 4-2 on penalties): Chloe Kelly hit the winning spot kick to save the Lionesses after Lauren James’ petulant red card

Chloe Kelly scored the winning penalty for England in their Women's World Cup 2023 last-16 clash with Nigeria