FIFA Women's World Cup

England vs. Denmark highlights: England's early goal stands as a winner

Updated Jul. 28, 2023 7:19 a.m. ET

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The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continued Friday (on FOX and the FOX Sports app), as Group D's England and Denmark teams competed in a matchup at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia. 

In this anticipated match-up, England put up a goal on a wonderful strike from Lauren James in the first several minutes of the match and then kept Denmark scoreless in the 1-0 win to stay atop the group.

England vs. Denmark Highlights

England, who was already missing a pair of key players in captain Leah Williamson and Euro 2022 Golden Boot winner Beth Mead, also saw star midfielder Keira Walsh exit with a knee injury in this one.

Check out the highlights!

England 1, Denmark 0

86': Off the post

Rachel Daly's strategic header goes off the outside of the post as Denmark nearly equalizes late.

71': A near goal 

Alessia Russo sprints down the pitch and nearly doubles England's advantage.

55': Getting tricky

James leaves her defender amused with a nifty move in the box.

27': Close call

Pernille Harder saw an opportunity and nearly equaled the match.

6': Goal!

Lauren James scores the first goal of the match.

England's Lauren James scores goal vs. Denmark in 6'

PREGAME

Setting the stage

The "World Cup NOW" crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.

The Lionesses starting lineup

La Nati starting lineup

England is ready to roll

The Lionesses look locked in during pregame warmups.

Check out the full Women's World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.

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WWC - England vs. Denmark - 07/28/2023

Pernille Harder

Leah Williamson

Lucy Bronze

Beth Mead

Lauren James

Rachel Daly

Alessia Russo

Keira Walsh