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The Americans were ahead of the pack for years. Then the rest of the world started to give the women’s game the respect it deserves

Lauren James’ red card against Nigeria was the first time England have progressed after going down to 10 players.

Downing Street congratulated the Lionesses for showing ‘grit and determination’

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.

The new approach was first adopted at last year’s men’s World Cup in Qatar.

Steve Borthwick’s 33-player squad has thrown up its share of surprises.

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