Ian Wright needed just 20 minutes to sum up new-look England during China clash

The Mirror says An unexpected change of formation from Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman for their Women’s World Cup encounter with China sparked queries from all corners of English football Twitter.

But Wiegman’s tactical nous needed only a few moments to be vindicated as Arsenal forward Alessia Russo fired England into an early lead as she swept home from close-range after a cross in from James in the opening five minutes. The goal was an early harbinger for the dynamism from England that would come to define the match as they relished their new 3-5-2 formation.

The relentless threat posed came as a pleasant surprise to England’s support following the knee injury suffered by key midfielder Keira Walsh in the Lionesses’ previous match against Denmark. Worries mounted that England could not cut themselves their usual danger without Walsh’s inimitable skillset in the middle of the park.

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