Summary

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  • FT: England 0-0 Nigeria (Eng win on penalties)

  • England had penalty award overturned by VAR before James sent off for stamp

  • Super Falcons struck bar twice in 90 minutes

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  1. Postpublished at 08:38 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Emma Sanders
    BBC Sport at Brisbane Stadium

    It's a bit of an eerie atmosphere in Brisbane. It's definitely not as full as England's other matches have been. It feels more like a neutral venue too.

    There's lots of Australian fans which is understandable given the co-hosts could have been playing in this game had they come runners-up in their group. There's also a few USA fans.

  2. Postpublished at 9 mins

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Nigeria finally see a bit of the ball but England are alive to any threat. Jess Carter is alert and tracks Toni Payne.

  3. Postpublished at 08:37 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    I expect Lauren James will have plenty of company today...

    England 0-0 NigeriaImage source, Getty Images
  4. Postpublished at 08:36 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    You cans see already the freedom that the Lionesses attack have gotten with Keira Walsh back in the side.

    Stanway and James are being allowed to get higher up the pitch.

  5. Postpublished at 7 mins

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    It's all England in these opening stages.

    Lauren Hemp is found on the left but she is well marshalled by her marker and fails to keep the ball in.

  6. Postpublished at 08:35 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    Millie Bright is looking so strong. There were doubts coming into this tournament but time and time again she dusts off those doubts.

  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 08:35 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826

    Any info on where one might get hold of the hoodies that the Nigeria team are walking out in? They look very cosy.

    Tim from Bristol

    Tunde: England vs Nigeria Not sure who I’m supporting for this one. They say, blood is thicker than…. Come on England! Come Nigeria!

  8. 'England targeting Nigeria left hand side'published at 08:35 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's been a good start from England.

    They've been moving the ball nice and quick.

    It looks like they are targeting the Nigeria left hand side ad Ashleigh Plumptre in particular, looking to create those overloads.

  9. Postpublished at 5 mins

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Alex Greenwood delivers but the Nigeria keeper and captain, Chiamaka Nnadozie gets a glove to it to push it away.

  10. Postpublished at 4 mins

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    England win the first corner.

    Sarina WiegmanImage source, Getty Images
  11. Postpublished at 4 mins

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Alessia Russo gets a low ball in from the right but again a Nigerian defender is in the right place to clear.

    England have started on the front foot.

  12. Postpublished at 3 mins

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Lauren James gets her first touch over on the left but she's immediately closed down and tackled by Halimatu Ayinde.

    Nigeria will be fully aware of the threat James offers.

  13. Postpublished at 08:32 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    It's staggering how open the tournament is for whoever gets through. Seeing the big teams knocked out gives everyone a lift.

  14. 'Transitions a real threat for England'published at 08:31 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Nigeria have a lot of threats across that front three, and are a lot more technical than people give them credit for.

    They will pose a variety of threats, specifically in the transition tonight.

  15. Postpublished at 2 mins

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    Millie Bright is the target in the box but the Nigeria defence does its job. Ball cleared down field.

  16. Postpublished at 1 min

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    England pump a long ball forward and Georgia Stanway is clattered. It's a clear free-kick and one the Lionesses can use to test Nigeria's defence.

  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 08:30 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    #bbcfootball, text 81111 (UK only - standard rates apply) or WhatsApp 03301231826

    The Lioness Formation can't be worrisome enough against Nigeria. China was desperate to win & the formation worked perfectly well against them.. Nigeria 2 vs 0 England

    Anon

    Came to Brisbane from Somerset whilst travelling the East Coast, got totally caught up in World Cup fever. I'm so hyped for this! LET'S GO ENGLAND!!!!!

    Giles

    Richard: England v Nigeria Come on England!!!!! Let's Bring it home I know you can do it!!!!!

    Hakeem: Due to the long history and of course having relatives over there I always back England in competitions. In football it's Brazil and England for me especially as I'm a fan of the gunners Today however Super Falcons must carry the day.

  18. KICK-OFFpublished at 08:30 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England 0-0 Nigeria

    It has been a World Cup full of thrills, spills, shocks and surprises.

    Expect tension and drama.

    We are under way with a place in the last eight the reward...

    England XI in a huddleImage source, Getty Images
  19. 'How can you stay calm?'published at 08:28 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England v Nigeria (08:30 BST)

    Alex Scott
    Former England and Arsenal defender on BBC One

    I don't know how you can stay calm. I've been telling everyone England are going to win the World Cup and they've been telling me to keep calm.

  20. How did Nigeria get here...published at 08:27 British Summer Time 7 August 2023

    England v Nigeria (08:30 BST)

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