Football: England Women reach knockout stage of World Cup
Date published: 21 June 2019
Keira Walsh (left)
Rochdale-born midfielder Keira Walsh and the rest of the England Women’s football team have reached the knockout stage of the World Cup after winning all their group matches.
England finished at the top of Group D after beating Japan by 2-0 in their final group match on Wednesday (19 June), with goals scored by Ellen White.
Previously, England beat Argentina with a goal from Jodie Taylor, and beat Scotland 2-1 in their opening match with goals from Nikita Parris and Ellen White.
England’s opening match of the tournament in France – Walsh’s World Cup debut – was watched by 6.1 million viewers on BBC TV, a record for the women’s game.
Walsh, 22, is one of the youngest players in Phil Neville's 23-strong England squad.
Walsh signed her first professional contract with City at the age of 18 in June 2015 and was delighted to put pen to paper on a deal at her childhood club.
One of the country's rising stars, Walsh made her debut for City in a 1-0 win over Notts County Ladies in July 2014. Since then, she has blossomed and has gained international experience at youth level with England.
She became a first-team regular towards the end of the 2014 season and played a key role in the Continental Cup-winning side.
In 2016, she helped City to a league and cup double, also making her Champions League debut and scoring the match winner in a last 16 triumph over Brondby IF.
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