England vs Japan LIVE: Stream, score, goal updates as Ellen White scores in Women’s World Cup match
Follow LIVE updates as Phil Neville’s England play their final Group D match
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Your support makes all the difference.England are looking to make it three from three when they take on Japan in the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday night.
Phil Neville’s side have already beaten Scotland and Argentina in Group D and will secure top spot if they avoid defeat at the Allianz Riviera. The Lionesses are growing in confidence under Neville, with Nikita Parris and Ellen White scoring against Scotland and Jodie Taylor scoring against Argentina.
The England boss must decide whether to rotate to remain fresh for the knock-out phase or maintain their momentum. Follow LIVE coverage below.
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Match Prediction: Japan 0-2 England
The Lionesses succumbed to defeat against Japan in heart-breaking fashion at the last World Cup, losing 2-1 in the semi-finals via a stoppage-time own goal. Since then, England have grown from strength to strength and emerged as one of the sport's best teams. They notably beat Japan 3-0 at the SheBelieves Cup and now have the opportunity to reap revenge for the pain of their last World Cup outing.
Having demonstrated their maturity and composure to beat Argentina 1-0 win, England's place in the knockout stages of the competition is secured. Avoiding defeat against Japan on Wednesday would see them top Group D and go on to face China, Chile or Cameroon in the last-16 - a kind draw that would put them in good stead for the later stages of the tournament.
Japan pose a greater threat than either Scotland or Argentina but with confidence riding high, and qualification out of the group stages already wrapped up, expect to see a free and expressive England side take to the field. Their possession-based, patient style of play means this is unlikely to be a high-scoring affair but with the likes of Fran Kirby, Beth Mead and Jodie Taylor threatening against Argentina, there's no doubt Phil Neville's women will be looking to take the game to their Japanese opponents.
Japan 0 - 1 England
45 mins: England pressure Japan in mid-field and win themselves a throw in on the left. The play is switched out to the right and Lucy Bronze puts a ball into the box but Japan clear it away.
Japan 0 - 1 England
Half-time: The whistle goes to signal an end to the first half. Both teams have had chances but England have made the most of theirs. They're a little unlucky not to have at least two goals but they do have the lead.
Japan 0 - 1 England
It's been a good performance from England but not without mistakes. More pace on the ball will cause problems for the Japanese defence, cutting out the mistakes and compacting the back four will shore up the defence as well.
Japan 0 - 1 England
Second half: England get the second 45 minutes underway. Immediately they get the ball to Rachel Daly who sends it into the box for Ellen White but the pass is too heavy and Yamashita claims it.
Japan 0 - 1 England
48 mins: Jill Scott works herself into space on the right side. She puts a low cross into the box but Ichise gets a foot to the ball before it finds White. Another attack allows Scott to have a shot blocked before Stanway wins a corner with a deflected shot of her own.
Japan 0 - 1 England
51 mins: Good news for Scotland as they've doubled their lead over Argentina courtesy of Jen Beattie. Iwabuchi runs the ball into the box for Japan but Lucy Bronze defends well and makes a good tackle.
Japan 0 - 1 England
54 mins: Daly nips in and takes the ball as Nakajima lines up a shot but they give the ball away easily once again. Bright is put under pressure at the back and boots it out for a throw in.
Japan 0 - 1 England
57 mins: England are pushed back by Japan's organised press. Bardsley tries to boot it long but only finds a Japanese shirt. Nakajima is set up for another long-range effort but she mishits it and England have a reprieve.
Japan 0 - 1 England
60 mins: Oh my days! Lucy Bronze gets into space on the right wing as Rachel Daly flicks the ball over to her. She delivers a great cross into the box and Toni Duggan hits it with her right. It's going into the bottom corner but Yamashita dives full length and pushes it away!
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