England look to usurp USA as women's World Cup grande finale looms

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For the USA, the match is another on their march towards an expected fourth world crown — England coach Phil Neville calls them the “best team in the world without a shadow of a doubt”.

England are aiming to make history as they prepare to take on the USA with a first ever women’s World Cup final squarely in their sights, as a landmark tournament moves towards a nail-biting climax.

The 33-year-old is one of the stories of this tournament, with her match-winning displays paired with intense media scrutiny after a spat with President Donald Trump over her stated refusal to visit the White House while he remains in charge. The United States is the citadel of women’s football, with their team bringing in more revenue than their men’s side in the last three years, and coach Jill Ellis has benefited from the seriousness with which it is taken.

 

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