England need to be prepared for ‘tough’ knockout game against Nigeria, warns Rachel Yankey
The Metro says The Lionesses should be prepared for a ‘tough’ knockout game with Nigeria, with a sense of the unpredictable to grapple with.
Six goals from England secured a victory over China in their final group game of the Women’s World Cup.
Two controversial VAR decisions denied the Lionesses an even more comfortable lead, with a final score of 6-1.
But England’s next opponents should not be underestimated, Lionesses legend Rachel Yankey has warned.
Pre-tournament underdogs Nigeria upset World Cup co-hosts Australia 3-2 on their last visit to Brisbane.
