England Women's World Cup results live: who scored for the Lionesses and the match against Spain, as it happens

Excitement for the match this morning is mounting.

Wiegman has now announced the starting team for today's match and the team will include:

• Mary Earps
• Lucy Bronze
• Millie Bright
• Jess Carter
• Alex Greenwood
• Georgia Stanway
• Keira Walsh
• Chloe Kelly
• Ella Toone
• Lauren Hemp
• Alessia Russo.

Millie Bright will Captain the side as they take on Haiti, who are currently ranked 53rd in the world. England rank 4th. 

With less than five minutes to go until kick-off, the Lionesses have done their final lap of the stadium.

They're playing at Brisbane Stadium which has a capacity of 52,500.

The match is being streamed live on ITV now with Seb Hutchinson and current Chelsea Women's manager Emma Hayes providing the commentary.

The national anthems have been sung and England have kicked off. 

Emma Hayes reckons this team have lacked "rhythm and momentum" previously, but have "great depth." 

The first attack of the game comes from Haiti after Millie Bright gave the ball away early doors.

Commentator Seb Hutchinson reflects that they won't want many more "early scares."

England now appear to be getting in their groove, with their first effort on goal from Chloe Kelly. 

While the score remains England 0-0 Haiti, the team are growing in confidence as the game continues. 

A deep cross from Chloe Kelly is nodded back across the face of the goal towards Alessia Russo, who can't get hold of it in time to secure a goal.

A possible penalty is being explored. VAR is being checked - pitchside monitors are being used for the first time in a tournament.

The referee has decided that no penalty will be given. The game continues.

A penalty has been awarded to England for a hand ball, their first of the tournament.

Georgia Stanway is taking the penalty. Tensions are high.

The penalty was saved, but will be retaken as the goalkeeper was off her line before Stanway had kicked the ball.

Georgia Stanway has scored on the second attempt, netting it in the bottom left of the net.

England are now 1-0 up against Haiti 29 minutes into their first match. A lovely penalty.

While a corner to Haiti puts pressure on England, it narrowly misses the goal.

They have just a minute to go (plus added time) until half time.

The referee awarded nine minutes of extra time for the first half, to account for the VAR stoppages. 

HALF-TIME: England 1-0 Haiti - 45+9 minutes

First half analysis: An end-to-end first half saw chances for both sides but England scoop the lead thanks to a goal from Georgia Stanway after a nail-biting penalty retake.

England had 72% possession and five shots on target, but Haiti have taken more opportunities than expected. 

Shortly before the players took half-time, Stanway became the first England player of the tournament to receive a yellow card.

The second half is underway. Wiegman has made the decision to switch the sides the wingers, Chloe Kelly and Lauren Hemp, are playing on.

Kelly has an early chance at a goal but it is saved. 

England are applying the pressure this half. A ball in to Alessia Russio allows her to turn and hit it on the half volley.

The keeper makes a save at her near post. The score remains 1-0 to England.

Lauren Hemp is subbed off for Lauren James.

A cross-in is headed towards goals by Alessia Russo, but the goalkeeper tips it over the bar. 

From the resulting corner, Lucy Bronze heads towards goal, yet in the scramble, Millie Bright misses the goal by firing it over the bar.

Alessia Russo is being subbed off for Rachel Daly, bringing fresh energy for the last 15 minutes of the game.

Wiegman often does this near the end of a match, utilising her "super subs" for the final attack. 

Mary Earps does what she does best, effortlessly defending an on-target shot from Haiti.

Getting down quickly, she denies the team a leveller. 

There will be four added minutes of extra time.

England remain 1-0 up against Haiti. 

FULL-TIME: England 1-0 Haiti - 90+4 minutes

Full time analysis: England had to put up more of a fight against Haiti than expected, with both sides putting on the pressure. 

In an odd turn of events, the final whistle was blown fifteen seconds too early, causing confusion amongst the players. 

The second England match of the Women's World Cup kicks off tomorrow at 9.30am.

They'll be playing Denmark and the match will be live streamed on BBC. 

With just 30 minutes to go until England kick off their second match, the official lineup has been announced. 

England have made two changes from their first match with Jess Carter and Lauren Hemp subbed for Lauren James and Rachel Daly. 

This is the first time Wiegman has ever changed the starting 11 in any major tournament.

• Mary Earps
• Lucy Bronze
• Keira Walsh
• Alex Greenwood
• Millie Bright
• Lauren James
• Georgia Stanway
• Rachel Daly
• Ella Toone
• Chloe Kelly
• Alessia Russo

This match is being held at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. This venue holds a strong capacity of 45,500.

With a tense game ahead, England and Denmark are on three points each after winning their previous games. If one of these nations wins this match and the China vs Haiti game is a draw, then the victor of this match will progress. 

KICK OFF England vs Denmark: We are underway in Sydney with Robyn Cowen and Rachel Brown-Finnis commentating this game on the BBC. 

England lead 1-0. What a goal! Lauren James has scored one of the goals of the tournament. 

She received the ball on the outside of the box, neatly controlling it before curling it into the right side of the goal. 

A great start for the Lionesses just six minutes in. 

This Lauren James goal was the first scored in open play by England since April against Brazil. 

England have remained on the front foot, applying high pressure to Denmark and creating chances, showcasing their quality in the opening stages of the game.

Denmark have their first big chance in the game with a neat bit of play resulting in a shot in the box that veers off to the left by Rikke Madsen. 

Bronze gives the ball away, resulting in a Denmark counter attack that leads to a shot easily saved by Mary Earps. 

Denmark is progressively creating more chances to score during this first half. 

Keira Walsh has been injured and is currently leaving the field on a stretcher. Hoping this isn't the end of her journey for this tournament. 

She is being replaced by Laura Coombs.

HALF-TIME: England 1-0 Denmark

Half-time analysis: While Denmark have had a few shots on targets, England lead. Extra time was taken due to one of England's star players Keira Walsh being taken off due to injury.

The second half is underway, with England still leading 1-0.

With twelve minutes left to play, Wiegman has made a couple of substitutions. Alessia Russo and Ella Toone have been taken off with Lauren Hemp and Bethany England brought on.

FULL-TIME: England 1-0 Denmark.

Full-time analysis: 

The Lionesses finished their second match of the tournament with a win. Lauren James scored in the sixth minutes, starting the team off on the right foot and cementing her first Women's World Cup goal.

Speaking about the loss of Keira Walsh, arguably one of their key players, to injury, Ellen White reflected: “[At the 2022 Euros] everything came through Keira. There wasn’t a Plan B."

“I dreaded to think of the idea of us ever losing her because she was one of our best players. Beth Mead was scoring all the goals but all of our play came through Keira."

“She was the key cog, everything moved through her. I just don’t know who England are going to have now in that six [defensive midfield position], or even potential double six, role.”

Their next match is against China on Tuesday. Stay tuned. 

Today, England are playing their third match of the World Cup against China. The match kicks off at 12pm and is being held at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide. 

With just 15 minutes to go until kick-off, Wiegman has announced her starting team. The team needs one point to make it to the knockout phase. 

So far, England has won both of the group stages matches, defeating both Haiti and Denmark 1-0.

• Mary Earps
• Lucy Bronze
• Alex Greenwood
• Millie Bright
• Lauren James
• Georgia Stanway
• Rachel Daly
• Lauren Hemp
• Jess Carter
• Katie Zelem
• Alessia Russo.

Wondering where you can watch the Lionesses match today?

Live coverage of the England v China is currently being streamed on ITV1 and started from 11:15.

Kick off: And we're off.

Can England score for 16 matches? That's right - the last fifteen FIFA Women’s World Cup goals they've played in they've scored. Let's keep the momentum going. 

If they do score this game, they'll become the first Women's World Cup team to score for 16 matches in a row.

GOAL. Alessia Russo scores in the fourth minute with a crisp finish. This marks her first Women's World Cup goal.

England now lead 1-0 to China.

The atmosphere in the stadium seems great, with 15,000 thought to be in attendance.

England are dominating the game - it's the most possession we've seen from the Lioness squad this tournament. 

Interesting to note: Katie Zelem is on not just her first ever start for England at a major tournament, but her first ever start.

GOAL: ENGLAND LEAD 4-1.

Lauren James scores for a second time, firing it into the back of the net to take England to a 4-1 lead.

GOAL: ENGLAND LEAD 5-1.

In a surprising turn, Chloe Kelly was left with an open goal, leaving her to slot the ball in the net effortlessly. 

GOAL: ENGLAND LEAD 6-1.

Rachel Daly scores for England, bringing the score to a whopping 6-1 to China. While the goal was checked for being offside, the referee has confirmed that it counts.

Mary Earps defends a goal with a massive save. Her goalkeeping skills never go unnoticed, always focused and poised. 

With just a minute left to play, it's looking like the Lionesses will win 6-1.

EXTRA TIME: England will now play 11 minutes of extra time. They look at ease to hold on to their current 6-1 lead.

FULL TIME: ENGLAND 6-1 CHINA.

Full time analysis: England came into their own for their third match of the Women's World Cup, showing why they're second favourites to win the tournament.

With a whopping six goals scored, they were at ease with 73% possession and shot 15 goals, 7 of which were on target. They have now passed through to the knockout stages with flying colours.

Russo, Hemp, Kelly and Daly all scored, with James scoring twice.

With less than 15 minutes until kick off, warm ups are underway at Brisbane Stadium where the Lionesses will be playing today.

Their starting line up has been confirmed and will include:

• Mary Earps
• Lucy Bronze
• Keira Walsh
• Alex Greenwood
• Millie Bright
• Lauren James
• Georgia Stanway
• Rachel Daly
• Lauren Hemp
• Jess Carter
• Alessia Russo.

Keira Walsh, one of our strongest midfielders, is back from injury after being stretchered off during the match against Denmark.

Today, if you're tuning in from the UK, you can catch the match on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, or the BBC Sport website.

KICK OFF: England have officially kicked off against Nigeria, with Vicki Sparks and Karen Bardsley commentating the BBC coverage.

A mistake at the back of Nigeria's defence allows Alessia Russo to fire a shot from twenty yards. Quick to defend, the Nigeria goalkeeper manages to save the shot, keeping the score England 0-0 Nigeria.

England have been awarded a penalty for what looks like a shirt pull and a push. The referee is currently reviewing the VAR footage.

The referee has decided no penalty will be awarded after reviewing the VAR footage.

HALF TIME: England 0-0 Nigeria. 

It's been a scrappy first half. Nigeria were the dominant side, with eight attempts on goal. "England seemed a bit shocked," Alex Scott reflects. 

This could be for a number of reasons, but England might be rattled after the USA's shock exit last night. 

With the second half well underway, the score remains England 0-0 Nigeria. Striker Rachel Daly just took a shot at scoring but it flew slightly wide.

With half an hour left to play, can the Lionesses steal the lead and make it through to the quarter finals? They'll need to stay sharp, if so.  

Rachel Daly nearly heads a corner ball into the back of the net, but after a struggle in the box, the goal is defended.

With just thirteen minutes to go, the score still remains England 0-0 Nigeria.

VAR is being checked after an incident between Lauren James and Nigerian player Michella Alozie.

The referee concludes that it's a foul worthy of a red card and James is sent off.

England are now down to ten players.

Wiegman is quick to react, substituting Alessia Russo for Chloe Kelly.

Six minutes of additional time will be played.

FULL TIME: England 0-0 Nigeria.

As the final time whistle blows, the score remains 0-0, which means England will have to play extra time with only ten men.

EXTRA TIME: Has now kicked off, with 30 minutes of extra time now to be played.

The team are starting to tire after 104 minutes on the pitch.

The score remains England 0-0 Nigeria. 

England's World Cup destiny hangs in the balance. They have just 15 minutes left to play - that's 15 minutes to score.

Beth England has now been substituted on and Lauren Hemp off. 

Tensions remain high. Both teams are desperately trying to gain control of the ball with just six minutes left to play.

At current, Rachel Daly and Nigerian player Rasheedat Ajibade are being medically assessed after a tackle resulted in them clashing heads.

Considering they are down to ten players, England are still holding their own. 

FULL TIME: England 0-0 Nigeria.

The match will now go to penalties.

England managed to hold their own for the 30 minutes of extra time - despite having only ten players,

Whichever team wins will gain a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. 

Penalties are now being taken. England's fate at the World Cup hangs in the balance. 

England took the first penalty. Georgia Stanway misses, aiming slightly wide of the goal.

Nigeria now line up to take their first penalty.

After Nigeria miss their first penalty, Beth England SCORES FOR ENGLAND. 

Rachel Daly has scored a SECOND PENALTY FOR ENGLAND.

The score now sits England 2-0 Nigeria.

Nigeria have scored their first penalty, taking the score to 2-1.

Alex Greenwood now takes her penalty.

Alex Greenwood SCORES FOR ENGLAND, taking the score to England 3-1 Nigeria.

Chloe Kelly SCORES THE FINAL PENALTY, scooping the win for England.

England are through to the quarter finals by the skin of their teeth.

FULL TIME AFTER PENALTIES: England 4-2 Nigeria.

A tough game saw England pushed to their limits. Lauren James was sent off after fouling a Nigerian player. They narrowly managed to beat the team, who were hoping to become the first team from the African Nations to make it through to a Quarter Final.

England could certainly grow from this match, but it'll take some regrouping before their next match.

They will play either Colombia or Jamaica on Saturday 11th August at 11.30am.

The Lionesses released an official statement on via their Instagram channel concerning Lauren James. The statement read, "Lauren is really sorry for her actions which led to the red card and is full of remorse. It is wholly out of character for her. We will be supporting Lauren throughout and will be putting forward representation on her behalf, we fully respect Fifa's disciplinary process and will not be making any further comment until after and decision had been made."

James will miss the Quarter final match and at the moment, it is unclear whether the suspension will last any longer. 

Today's game against Colombia is underway and available to watch in the UK on ITV.

The Lionesses are playing in Sydney today. As it's a knockout match, whoever loses will be out of the tournament. 

England are without one of their key attackers, Lauren James, after a red card last match and subsequent two-match ban.

Manager Sarina Wiegman has only made one change to the team who started against Nigeria, bringing on Ella Toone to replace James.

The starting lineup includes:

• Mary Earps
• Lucy Bronze
• Keira Walsh
• Alex Greenwood
• Millie Bright
• Georgia Stanway
• Rachel Daly
• Ella Toone
• Lauren Hemp
• Jess Carter
• Alessia Russo

England are off to a strong start, with both teams applying the pressure.

Ten minutes in, Colombia have already made a substitution, taking Carolina Arias off and bringing on Ana Maria Guzman instead.

Half an hour into the match and England have had plenty of shots on target. 

While the score remains 0-0, they're playing confidently despite some challenging tackles from Colombia.

GOAL: Colombia 1-0 England.

Just before the half-time whistle, Santos has scored for Colombia, chipping the goal in the top left-hand corner from the right-hand side of the box.

GOAL: England 1-1 Colombia.

After a scuffle in the box, Lauren Hemp manages to net an equaliser for England just before half time.

GOAL: England 2-1 Colombia.

Alessia Russo has scored for England. Georgia Stanway looked for her down the right-hand side and, briefly, Colombia look to cut it out, but it slips through meaning Russo is able to slot it into the bottom left-hand corner.

FULL TIME: England 2-1 Colombia.

England are through to the semi finals after two goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo.

Their next match will be on Wednesday 16th August at 11am, where they'll play hosts Australia.

With kick off in just five mintues time, the stage is set as both the England and Australia teams walking out onto the pitch to sing their national anthems. 

Today they play in Stadium Australia with a crowd of 75,000 spectators. 

Today's starting line up is a classic from manager Sarina Wiegman and spans:

• Mary Earps
• Lucy Bronze
• Keira Walsh
• Alex Greenwood
• Millie Bright
• Georgia Stanway
• Rachel Daly
• Ella Toone
• Lauren Hemp
• Jess Carter
• Alessia Russo

We're rooting for you, Lionesses.

The Women's World Cup Semi Final is being streamed live on BBC Sport, if you're keen to tune in. 

There are only a few England fans in the stadium, Wiegman doesn't think it will affect her teams performance. Speaking before the match she said: "We as a team look forward to this match. It's a semi final, a big big game. I hope we will win. We are prepared really well, and I don't think we'll be surprised a lot.'"

Seven minutes in and both teams are off to an energetic start - it's clear both are fighting for their place in the final. Star goalkeeper Mary Earps has already saved a goal, as has Australia's Mackenzie Arnold after a shot on target from Georgia Stanway.

Tensions are high as both sides go head to head. 

24 minutes in and the score remains England 0-0 Australia.

GOAL England 1-0 Australia.

Ella Toone has scored a belter of a goal for England in the 36th minute. It's her first goal of the World Cup and what a match to save it for. 

One minute of extra time will be played in the first half.

The score remains England 1-0 Australia. 

HALF TIME: England 1-0 Australia.

The half time whistle has blown, leaving the Lionesses in the lead with half of the game left to play. 

The second half has kicked off. In just 45 minutes time (extra time permitting), we'll know which team will go head to head with Spain in Sunday's final.

The Matilda's are applying the pressure in a bid to level the score. 

GOAL: Australia 1-1 England.

Kerr has scored in the 63rd minute, evening the score to a 1-1 tie.

GOAL England 2-1 Australia.

Restoring the lead for England, Lauren Hemp is set up by Millie Bright for another screamer of a goal. England now lead two goals to one. 

GOAL England 3-1 Australia.

Alessia Russo has scored for England, bringing the score to 3-1.

She's now been substituted for Chloe Kelly who's playing the final few minutes, including extra time. 

ADDED TIME: Six minutes of extra time will be played. 

Not long left now until the team heading to the final will be decided.

FULL TIME: England have won 3-1 against Australia meaning they will tackle Spain in the final on Sunday.

Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, and Alessia Russo all scored for their team, with some brilliant saves from goalkeeper Mary Earps.

The final will be held on Sunday 20th August. 

Today's match - England vs Spain - is taking place in Sydney and marks England Women's first ever placement in a World Cup final.

If you're keen to tune in, the final is being streamed on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The starting line up includes:

• Mary Earps
• Lucy Bronze
• Keira Walsh
• Alex Greenwood
• Millie Bright
• Georgia Stanway
• Rachel Daly
• Ella Toone
• Lauren Hemp
• Jess Carter
• Alessia Russo.

The match has officially kicked off. Lauren James will remain on the bench after her red card against Nigeria. Ella Toone will play in her place.

 It's thought that as many as 6,000 England fans are at Stadium Australia in Sydney to support their home team. 15 million are expected to watch the match from the UK.

While England remain undefeated - Sarina Wiegman's team have won every match they've played - they've netted fewer goals overall. 

Ahead of the match, the manager said: "We know what our gameplan is."

We're rooting for you. 

ENGLAND 0-0 SPAIN.

Ten minutes in, the score remains 0-0 but Alessia Russo has just won a corner for England. Tensions are high for the first corner of the game. Alex Greenwood to take.

The corner is saved by Spain's goalkeeper, Coll. The match continues. 

Lauren Hemp narrowly misses the goal, hitting the crossbar. 

18 minutes in and Mary Earps has made a huge save for England, with Spanish shooter Redondo shooting a low cross.

Both teams are holding their own - the match has been action packed but so far feels neck and neck. 

Action-packed doesn't cut it - both teams are fighting for their lives trying to bag that first goal.

Despite both sides delivering promising chances, no goals have been landed as of yet.

SPAIN 1-0 ENGLAND.

Spain have bagged the first goal of the match, with Olga Carmona scoring from the left wing.

With ten minutes left of the first half, Spain are applying the pressure.

Match stats share that England have held around 35% possession so far. 

Russo fires the ball across the face of the Spanish box where Ella Toone... nearly connects. The offside flag is up anyway, but a golden opportunity missed by England

HALF TIME: SPAIN 1-0 ENGLAND.

As the half time whistle blows, England are on the back foot at Stadium Australia. England are going to have to equalise to be in a position to win, but they've played well.

The second half has kicked off and seen two England substitutions - Lauren James and Chloe Kelly on for Alessia Russo and Rachel Daly.

Chloe Kelly narrowly misses the goal. England are still very much in this match, fighting for their first goal.

Lauren Hemp is given a yellow card for a late challenge shortly after. 

VAR is being reviewed for a possible penalty to Spain. 

The referee has decided that it was a hand ball. Spain will now get a penalty. 

Mary Earps has saved the penalty. The score remains 1-0 to Spain.

England are straight back on the attack, with Chloe Kelly doing what she does best up front. 

Alex Greenwood - a key part of our defence - is down after a particularly aggressive tackle from Spain.

She's bleeding on the pitch, with commentators reminding that if she has any hint of concussion, she'll have to be taken off.

Greenwood has remained on the pitch after receiving medical attention. 

England now have a free kick. 

No luck with the free kick.

Ella Toone has been substituted for Beth England. Hopefully, she'll bring the energy we need to net an equaliser before the final whistle. 

EXTRA TIME: 13 minutes of extra time have been added. England still have time to net an equaliser. 

FULL TIME: England 0-1 Spain.

England gave it everything they had. There wasn't a moment where they weren't giving it their all but sadly today wasn't their day.

Despite having plenty of shots on target, Spain stole the win with one goal. 

They're a hugely talented team full of individual stars. Making it to the World Cup Final - for the first time ever as an England Women's team - is still a huge achievement.