England finally have a chance to win a World Cup trophy this century with the Lionesses in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, but they will have to get through Spain first. Manager Sarina Wiegman is in her fourth international final and the 2022 Euro Champions have a chance to claim the trophy for the first time in the women’s program. They’ve got talent, depth, and the coaching to take them to the top. But it’s their attacking trio and defensive trio providing England with complete games.
Offense wins the game
The attacking trio of Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, and Ella Toone are clicking at the perfect time with each of them on the scoresheet during the semifinal against Australia. Wiegman and her coaching staff shifted formation mid tournament and made futher decisions on player rotaion after Lauren James was issued a two-game suspension for a red card for violent conduct. Russo, Hemp, and James each have three goals, while Toone just got on the scoresheet in the previous round.
James’ suspension also served as a forced adjustment for the coaching staff as it appeared she was slated to continue getting starts in the tournament with three goals and three assists. But Toone was slotted into the attacking mid role in her place,…
