With a flash of early brilliance, Lauren James ended England’s run of more than seven hours without a goal from open play
The Chelsea star scored after six minutes of her first start at the tournament to put the Lionesses on course for back-to-back wins in Group D.
Collecting the ball outside the area, she curled a right-foot shot beyond the reach of goalkeeper Lene Christensen to score what turned out to be the winner for European champion England. She lived up to that billing, being named player of the match against Denmark and bringing a new energy to England’s attack, which has lacked cutting edge in the build up to the World Cup.
For all of James’ brilliance, England still required the width of the post to secure another narrow win. Earps had already been called upon to push away Katrine Veje’s cross that was heading into the top corner as Denmark finished the stronger.
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