The Lionesses this morning continue their 2023 Women’s World Cup campaign with their toughest Group D challenge against Denmark.
England squirmed past debutants Haiti in their opener on Saturday, with a win secured thanks to Georgia Stanway’s first-half penalty.
The Danes also tasted victory in their first match of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand, scoring an 89th-minute winner to beat China 1-0.
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Date, kick-off time and venue
England vs Denmark is scheduled for a 9:30am BST kick-off today, Friday, July 28, 2023.
The match will take place at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Australia.
Where to watch England vs Denmark
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 9am.
Live stream: Fans can also catch the contest live and for free online via the BBC iPlayer app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.
England vs Denmark team news
England XI: Earps, Bronze, Bright, Greenwood, Daly, Walsh, Stanway, Toone, Kelly, Russo, James.
Subs: Charles, Hemp, Nobbs, Hampton, Wubben-Moy, Morgan, Carter, Coombs, England, Zelem, Roebuck, Robinson.
Denmark XI: Christensen, Hasbo, Ballisager, Sevecke, Boye, Holmgaard, Harder, Veje, Kuhl, Madsen, Thomsen.
Subs: Troelsgaard, Snerle, Vangsgaard, Thrige, Sorensen, Thogersen, Larsen, Gevitz, Bruun, Gejl, Ostergaard, Svava.
England vs Denmark prediction
Denmark are ranking No13 in the world and certainly pose a threat. Meanwhile, England have not scored from open play since the Finalissima in April when they beat Brazil on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Wembley, so goals are proving hard to come by.
A 1-1 draw.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The two sides have met 17 times down the years, with England winning eight matches, Denmark winning six, and with three draws as well.
Today’s meeting in Sydney will be the first time the two teams have ever faced each other at a FIFA World Cup.
England vs Denmark match odds
England win: 2/5
Draw: 13/5
Denmark win: 6/1
