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England show resilience of World Cup favourites vs. Nigeria

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Chloe Kelly's decisive spot kick in a 4-2 penalty shootout win, after the round-of-16 tie had ended goalless

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Carrying the favourites tag in a World Cup can be as much of a burden as a source of motivation, though. The USWNT did little to warrant that status during their woeful campaign

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Sarina Wiegman's team were outplayed by Nigeria for long periods, and then had to deal with the 87th-minute red card for James following a senseless stamp on Michelle Alozie

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"We didn't expect it to be easy," Wiegman said. "I give a lot of credit to Nigeria. I don't think I have ever been in such an intense game. It was very intense and competitive."

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Rather than rely on the star qualities of James, who was perhaps overhyped her two goals and three assists against China

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England made it through because of the desire of Rachel Daly, the defensive solidity of Alex Greenwood and Keira Walsh's majestic 119-minute performance in midfield after returning to the team following a knee injury

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England show resilience of World Cup favourites vs. Nigeria

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Chloe Kelly's decisive spot kick in a 4-2 penalty shootout win, after the round-of-16 tie had ended goalless

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Carrying the favourites tag in a World Cup can be as much of a burden as a source of motivation, though. The USWNT did little to warrant that status during their woeful campaign

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Sarina Wiegman's team were outplayed by Nigeria for long periods, and then had to deal with the 87th-minute red card for James following a senseless stamp on Michelle Alozie

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"We didn't expect it to be easy," Wiegman said. "I give a lot of credit to Nigeria. I don't think I have ever been in such an intense game. It was very intense and competitive."

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Rather than rely on the star qualities of James, who was perhaps overhyped her two goals and three assists against China

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England made it through because of the desire of Rachel Daly, the defensive solidity of Alex Greenwood and Keira Walsh's majestic 119-minute performance in midfield after returning to the team following a knee injury

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