Wiegman, James and beating the Aussies - England's Lionesses and their World Cup journey
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEngland's date with destiny is looming large. Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses are set to represent the nation in its first football World Cup final since 1966.
After beating Haiti, Denmark and China in the group stages, England defeated Colombia on penalties in the quarter-final before overcoming hosts Australia in the semis.
Now Spain stand between Lauren Hemp, Mary Earps, Ella Toone and co and the most prestigious prize in women's football. With football fans set to be glued to their screens for Sunday's showdown, we asked our football writers for their verdicts on the Lionesses' achievements. Joe Bray: It's been great to see England grow into the tournament like they did at the Euros, but what has stood out for me is the less-established nations causing upsets and reaching the knockout stages.
Seeing Jamaica pip Brazil to the last-16, plus South Africa, Colombia and Nigeria get through the groups at the expense of Germany, Italy and Argentina was great to see.
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