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The Physicality of the World Cup
The intensity and physicality of the women's game has gone up a level. Maybe it is a factor for managers who are worried subs will take time to get going. I thought that Sweden just couldn't progress the ball because they weren't strong enough in midfield. It seemed England were tentative in one on one Jules. Your quickest players, whether that be Lauren James or Lauren hemp, were losing out to Nigeria's speed. Mary Spoke about getting the job done, not being the best, how well Nigeria played,. The players felt how we did it. And I've seen a few people say, oh, you know what, I think England have got a big job to do now