Sarina Wiegman has warned England they will need to improve on taking their chances and be better in possession throughout the rest of the Women’s World Cup following their opening 1-0 victory against Haiti.
Georgia Stanway’s first half penalty was the difference between the two teams as England were forced to dig deep for their win in Brisbane, Australia.
Speaking to ITV after the game, Wiegman said: “It was a very hard game. I’m very happy with the three points. Haiti were what we said. They’re unpredictable. Very transitional. We struggled with that.
“We had a lot of possession but they were really tough in the duels and very quick. We lost the ball at moments we weren’t expecting, and then they were gone.
“The win is the most important thing. But yes, we need to finish our chances and be a little better in possession; a little faster.”
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Stanway, 24, stepped up to take the penalty twice after Haiti goalkeeper Kerly Theus moved ahead of her goal line to prevent the first attempt.
Striker Alessia Russo was denied good opportunities in both halves by Theus, with the best coming in the second period when her header…
