With Ella Toone struggling for form, the Aston Villa midfielder has earned the right to be the creative force in Sarina Wiegman's side on Wednesday
One more win. That's all that England need to secure a place in the 2023 Women's World Cup final. After beating Colombia in the last eight, the Lionesses face Australia in the semi-finals on Wednesday for what is sure to be an incredible occasion. The question is, which 11 players will head coach Sarina Wiegman choose to take to the field for it?
With Lauren James suspended after her red card against Nigeria in the last 16, Ella Toone returned to the line-up last time out, filling the creative midfield role. However, a lack of impact from the Manchester United star not only against Colombia but throughout the tournament generally has surely got Wiegman thinking about other options.
Will she make a change in that position? Or will she keep things as they are? Will there be any other tweaks, even? GOAL takes a look at how England should line up against Australia…
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GK: Mary Earps
Mary Earps had a bit of a nightmare for Colombia's goal on Saturday, but it's highly unlikely that it leads to her losing her place in the England team. With three clean sheets in five games, and having only conceded twice, she has been one of the best performing goalkeepers at this tournament.
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CB: Jess Carter
An increasingly impressive performer at this World Cup, Jess Carter was great again in the win over Colombia, despite being matched up against Real Madrid's teenage phenom Linda Caicedo.
She'll have another tough task on Wednesday, with Australia's left-hand side particularly threatening, but she's shown she can handle it.
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CB: Millie Bright
After a rusty start to the tournament, Millie Bright has been absolutely brilliant in the last few games for England. The captain was immense against Colombia and will need to be at her best once more, as she is likely to be facing Chelsea team-mate Sam Kerr.
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CB: Alex Greenwood
One of England's best players at this tournament, Alex Greenwood has played three different roles already and has been superb in all of them. Like the rest of the back line, she should keep her place.
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