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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

INSANE: England women world cup fixtures and route to the final | Rare Historical Photos

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England opened their Women’s World Cup campaign with a win but the Lionesses were pushed all the way by Haiti in what was a close contest in Brisbane.

Georgia Stanway’s retaken penalty in the first half was enough to earn England a narrow victory, but goalkeeper Mary Earps had to make a big stop to protect their lead late on.

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