Lionesses prepared for ‘game of their lives’ to attain World Cup dream

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The Lionesses face Spain in Sunday’s last as they bid to turn into the primary senior England crew to win a World Cup since Bobby Moore's crew beat West Germany in 1966.

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After a gradual begin to the event, England have discovered type within the knockout stage and defeated co-hosts Australia 3-1 within the semi-final.

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And now captain Bright and head coach Wiegman have stated they have to discover one other stage to defeat Spain.

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“It’s incredible what happened,” stated Wiegman. “We have felt the support, we have felt the support here, but also from the other side of the world in the UK.

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“That’s something that you dream of, and we just hope that we play our best game ever tomorrow, and everyone who is watching in the stadium, in the UK, who supports us, enjoys it.”

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Bright added: “We have got a game plan that we have to go out and execute. I think everyone knows how big this is.

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“I think it has been players’ dreams for years. We know how passionate our nation is back home and how much they want us to win.

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“But for us, there is a process. We have a game plan to execute. Like Sarina said, we need to play the game of our lives.”

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Bright has been captain after being handed the armband within the absence of standard skipper Leah Williamson, who injured her knee in April.

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The Chelsea centre-back stated it is going to be a dream come true to guide England out at Stadium Australia on Sunday.

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Asked what she would have stated to her childhood self if she may see the place she is now, Bright stated: “She would have probably said you were being silly, and it was never going to happen, but I guess dreams come true.

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“I just think it is a really proud moment and as a squad, we are just really proud of our journey and the tournament and how far we have come. We are finally getting a shot at the trophy, like we always wanted.

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“I think as a group we would like to say thank you, not only to the fans back home, but to the fans out here as well.

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“I think we have felt really welcomed and really special over here. I think every game has been incredible, I think everyone has seen that first hand.

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“Back home, we have seen the videos, we really appreciate everyone setting their alarm clocks and making the effort to support us.

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“Even though we are a million miles apart, it is amazing what football can do in really bringing everyone together, but especially our nation. We are really proud. Stick with us one more game.”

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England have a completely match squad for Sunday’s last. The one debate with Wiegman’s crew is whether or not she brings Lauren James again into the beginning XI.

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The Chelsea ahead was despatched off in England’s last-16 win over Nigeria for stamping on ahead Michelle Alozie.

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James acquired a two-game ban, however she is now again obtainable and vying with Ella Toone to begin as England’s No10.

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Toone is predicted to maintain her place, nevertheless Wiegman has stated that James is able to play if known as upon.

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“I said after that game, it was just a moment and of course she regretted that moment straight away and she apologised, she’s punished for that and we know it should not be part of football,” stated Wiegman.

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“She walked over her butt and she really regretted it. She started training again and we supported her.

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“Sometimes when you’re not that experienced at this level, some fatigue gets in the game and you have a split second where you lose your emotions and that happens.

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“It’s a mistake, a hard learning lesson but she’s ready to play again.”

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