What Man City star said on 'special' Lauren Hemp shows why forward is secret to England success
manchestereveningnews.co.ukIn just 15 second-half minutes at Sydney's Accor Stadium, Lauren Hemp had put the Lionesses on the brink of history. The date was August 16, 2023, and the Manchester City forward had scored and assisted against Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia to restore England's advantage in the tournament semi-finals.
The contest had been on a knife-edge, with a stunning strike from Matildas' captain Sam Kerr having cancelled out Ella Toone's sublime opener.
But, as the clock ticked down in New South Wales, Hemp - as she so often does for both club and country - stood up to be counted, slotting past Mackenzie Arnold and teeing up Alessia Russo to make sure of the Lionesses' passage to the last two.
It was the first time since 1966 an England team had reached a World Cup final and, though Sarina Wiegman's side were ultimately beaten to the trophy by Spain, the tournament had provided yet another example of Hemp's abundant talents. ALSO READ: Mary Earps injury update given as Manchester United goalkeeper withdraws from England squad ALSO READ: 'Only a matter of time' - Lauren Hemp makes Man City trophy promise after title race heartbreak Ten months on and the 23-year-old's influence in this England team shows no signs of waning.
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