Jonas Eidevall
Arsenal manager on BBC One

Of course, any team would be missing a player like Asisat Oshoala.

From a mentality perspective Nigeria started with the Olympic champions and hosts and they came away with four points. It was such a strong start.

They come into this match with a winning mentality.

As BBC One have just shown, when the Nigeria squad arrived at the stadium earlier they sang their way from bus to changing room.

Whatever happens today, they're going to enjoy it.

Ellen White
Former England striker on BBC One

I'm a little bit nervous obviously. But the excitement builds, it gets real in the knockout stages.

England appear to be in a more favourable side of the draw following Germany's shock exit last week - although a tournament of upsets has shown no team can be underestimated.

With Canada (seventh in world rankings) also failing to reach the last 16, it means there are only two of the world's top 10 teams in England's side of the draw.

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Anon: Matchday. Football for breakfast? Why not? You got this Lionesses Come on England!

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Coverage of England v Nigeria is now getting under way on BBC One.

You'll be able to watch that through this very page shortly, using the play buttons at the top.

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By Celestine Karoney and Fernando Duarte, BBC Sport Africa in Lagos and BBC World Service in London

Asisat Oshoala's father admits he did not want his daughter to become a footballer and used to scold her when she returned from playing with friends on the streets in Nigeria.

"We didn't see a bright future for her in football and my plan was to make sure all my children attained a high level of education and do better than us parents," Alhaji Oshoala told the BBC.

But he is now pleased his rebellious daughter persisted as Asisat became the first Nigerian footballer - male or female - to score in three different World Cup tournaments.

The Barcelona forward will be facing England on Monday, in the last 16 of the Fifa Women's World Cup and Alhaji said it has been a joy to see his daughter excel in the global tournament.

She did, however, raise a few eyebrows - including her father's - when she ripped off her shirt to celebrate her match-winning goal against the tournament co-hosts, Australia, in the group stages.

"My dad is not happy with my choice of celebration," she posted on Instagram, prompting fans to ask him to forgive her. They didn't need to worry though.

"It was an outpouring of emotions and it was not intentional. I am proud of my daughter," he said, without revealing the exact conversation. "What I said to her is between my daughter and I."

Read more here.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport

Nigeria, ranked 40th in the world, finished second in their group and are unbeaten in the tournament having kept two clean sheets.

Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala is yet to play 90 minutes as she returns to full fitness following injury, but she came off the bench to score Nigeria's winner against Australia and is available.

She could play a key role for Randy Waldrum's side, who came through a group with Olympic champions Canada, co-hosts Australia and debutants the Republic of Ireland.

"Already with what we've accomplished, Nigeria is buzzing," said Waldrum. "I don't think people expected us to get out of the group with the results we got.

"We [knocked out] the Olympic gold medallists and if we beat the European champions it would be something extremely special back home. It could be transformational in a lot of different ways."

They have won just one of their 14 Women's World Cup matches against European opposition but the likes of former England youth player Ashleigh Plumptre, who switched nationality in 2022, and Barcelona's Oshoala have provided valuable experience.

Asisat Oshoala vs Millie Bright, Chiamaka Nnadozie vs Mary Earps, Christy Ucheibe vs Lauren James and more.

These are the key battles that could well shape this last-16 tie.

If you want to read a lot more on those, have a look at our piece on the BBC Sport site.

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The opposite side of the draw in which England feature now has its full quarter-final line up sorted.

Sweden's progress means a tie against 2011 winners Japan. The Netherlands also made it through yesterday and they will face Spain in another big clash.

The next two days will decide how it shapes up for the quarters on the other side.

England's game against Nigeria at 08:30 BST is followed by Australia v Denmark at 11:30.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Brisbane Stadium

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I spoke with Philippa and Charlotte, mother and daughter, who travelled over to Australia from England on 19 July and have been based in Brisbane.

They bought tickets to eight games here and were lucky that two of those involved England.

They have cousins who live out here in Brisbane and Charlotte is planning to take a gap year here after the tournament.

Unsurprisingly, like most England fans, they were up late watching the USA's exit last night and have suddenly grown in confidence over England's chances of winning the tournament.

While remaining cautious, Philippa said they have a "great chance" to win the whole thing and is confident they will get the job done today.

Neil Johnston
BBC Sport

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It was not the ending Megan Rapinoe had planned.

She went so far as to call it "dark comedy" and a "sick joke", such was her dismay.

After 17 years of putting herself on the line for the Stars and Stripes, the two-time Women's World Cup winner was in tears as she departed the global stage for the final time.

On Rapinoe's 202nd appearance for the USA, the defending world champions dramatically lost 5-4 on penalties to Sweden after a last-16 goalless draw in Melbourne.

Rapinoe, 38, ranks among the most successful players of her generation and announced before the tournament she would be retiring at the end of the season.

With the USA leading 3-2 on penalties on a tension-filled night, substitute Rapinoe missed her spot-kick before Sophia Smith and Kelley O'Hara also failed to score in the shootout.

When Lina Hurtig converted the decisive penalty by the finest of margins, eliminating the four-time world champions, Rapinoe was overcome with emotion.

Read more here.

It's safe to say, there wasn't much in it as far as Sweden's final penalty crossing the line.

The finest of margins between success and failure...

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For eight years, the USA have been World champions. But that will end this summer. We will have another name etched on the trophy. And the odds are it will be a brand new name too.

The reason being that the Americans are out.

Yesterday, after a group stage in which they scratched around for form, they were undone by Sweden in a penalty shootout.

The USA dominated the 120 minutes in Melbourne's Rectangular Stadium but were denied by an inspired goalkeeping performance from Zecira Musovic as the match finished goalless.

In the shootout, three American players missed, including their footballing icon Megan Rapinoe on her last appearance on the world stage, before Sweden won in remarkable circumstances.

USA keeper Alyssa Naeher appeared to have saved Lina Hurtig's effort at the second attempt, having pushed the initial effort up before clawing it out.

But after checking with the video assistant referee (VAR), referee Stephanie Frappart awarded the goal and sparked wild Sweden celebrations.

Have a watch...

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England captain Millie Bright says she wants to lead by example to give her team-mates confidence to "express themselves" at the Women's World Cup.

Bright, 29, took over the armband from injured defender Leah Williamson, who led the team to Euro 2022 glory.

The Chelsea centre-back had captained England on several occasions before arriving in Australia and New Zealand.

"It's part of my pride that first and foremost I [show up] and everyone can follow," said Bright.

"It's always showing up, making sure everyone's got the confidence and the mentality to step out and play their game, express themselves, show who we are and who they are on the pitch.

"When the going gets tough, [you] keep the belief, keep the calmness, and always find a way to win."

Read more of Emma Sanders' piece here.

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A couple of days ago, our columnist - Ex-England player Karen Bardsley - wrote about why this Women's World Cup is more open than ever. The USA's exit has only reinforced this. Here is part of what she had to say...

So how did we get to this point?

Firstly, some federations are starting to understand that by investing in women's football they can see a huge improvement really quickly. Increased visibility helps and you just have to look at the investment being made in the Women's Super League with the free-to-air broadcast deals.

I also think the perception of women's football is becoming more popular globally. By challenging conventions, female footballers are feeling more empowered than ever before.

Generally, the quality of football has improved so much at this World Cup too. There's been a tactical and technical evolution. Coaches are making interesting decisions and the level of defending, goalkeeping and transitional play has been better. Games are more intense and we've seen these unexpected results.

Teams who are more adaptable are starting to get a competitive advantage so coaches need to be more creative.

Read more here.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Brisbane Stadium

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The Lionesses enjoyed a few sunny days on Terrigal beach, where their base camp is, during the second week of the tournament.

But the temperature has dropped in Australia and as we landed in Brisbane yesterday afternoon it began raining almost instantly.

Players walked around the stadium last night during their "familiarisation session" to get a feel for the place - something they do before every match - and the clouds were hanging over them.

It's been even gloomier today so there are not as many fans out exploring the streets as there were in the basking sun before the second group game victory over Denmark in Brisbane.

But there's been the usual pub crawls in the city centre, as well as crowds gathering down the side streets next to Brisbane Stadium.

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Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Brisbane Stadium

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It looks like Sarina Wiegman has opted to play with a back three again after it was hugely successful in the win over China.

Midfielder Keira Walsh, who returned to team training on Sunday, is straight back into the starting XI.

She replaces Katie Zelem in what is the only change as the formation remains the same.

England XI: Earps, Bronze, Greenwood, Bright, Carter, Daly, Walsh, Stanway, Hemp, James, Russo.

Subs: Charles, Toone, Nobbs, Hampton, Roebuck, Wubben-Moy, Morgan, England, Robinson, Coombs, Kelly, Zelem.

Randy Waldrum has made one change to the Nigeria side who drew with the Republic of Ireland in their final group match.

Barcelona forward Asisat Oshoala, who is yet to play 90 minutes as she returns to full fitness, is left on the bench despite starting the last game. Ifeoma Onumonu starts in her place.

Defender Ashleigh Plumptre, who spent the last three seasons at Leicester City and was a former England youth international, starts at left-back.

Nigeria XI: Nnadozie, Plumptre, Ohale, Onumonu, Payne, Ucheibe, Kanu, Demehin, Ajibade, Ayinde, Alozie.

Subs: Oluehi, Balogun, Ogbonna, Ebi, Oshoala, Oparanozie, Monday, Ordega, Echegini, Imuran, Okoronkwo.

You can follow England's game with Nigeria in every way you could want on the BBC this morning.

You're here so you're aware that we are live text commentating on the whole thing. If you want to watch it, you can do so on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 08:00 BST.

If radio is your thing, you can also listen to full commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, with build-up for that also beginning at 08:00.