England progressed to the World Cup last-16 as group winners with a 6-1 victory over China. Goals from Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly, Rachel Daly and two from Lauren James saw the Lionesses to victory, ensuring Sarina Wiegman’s side took maximum points from their three group fixtures. The result sets up a last-16 tie with Group B runners up Nigeria in Brisbane on August 7.
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