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published at 14:56 British Summer Time 1 August 2023
Lauren James added two more goals to her Womens World Cup tally as England put in a superb display in a 6-1 win over China.
Watch the highlights from the thumping victory as the Lionesses secured top spot in Group D to set up a last-16 clash with Nigeria.
Read Emma Sanders full match report here.
Netherlands star Esmee Brugts scored two near-identical curling strikes from distance either side of half-time in todays 7-0 win over Vietnam.
Chelsea continue to fuel the transfer rumour mill. Here is a selection of the stories coming out of Stamford Bridge featured in todaysgossip column:
Chelsea have begun formal talks with Brighton over signing 25-year-old Spain goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.(Talksport),external
Brighton have not responded to Chelseas opening offer for Sanchez.(Athletic – subscription),external
Chelsea want 45m for English defender Trevoh Chalobah, who is set to leave after they agreed a deal for 25-year-old France defender Axel Disasi. Inter Milan are interested in Chalobah.(Evening Standard),external
West Hams rebuild following the departure of Declan Rice to Arsenal continues at a slow pace.
TheGuardian,externalreports that the Hammers are ready to walk away from a deal to sign Southamptons 40m-rated England midfielder James Ward-Prowse after having a second bid rejected for the 28-year-old.
Meanwhile,Talksport,externalsay that West Ham have rejected a 17m offer from Inter Milan for 24-year-old Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca.
Breaking into a side that became only the second in English history to win the Treble last season will be no easy task, but that will be the target for James McAtee, 20.
The Salford-born midfielder is a creative force with a goal threat. A product of the Manchester City youth set-up, McAtee scored in last months win over Bayern Munich during an impressive pre-season.
He played an influential role and scored nine goals in 37 loan appearances, including 21 starts, as Sheffield United secured automatic promotion back to the Premier League in 2022-23.
City are not short of world-class midfielders such as Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden, but McAtee will be eager to emulate fellow academy graduate Rico Lewis, who stepped up to the first team with aplomb last season after being promoted by Pep Guardiola.
Sky journalist Melissa Reddy is reporting that Southampton have rejected an improved offer from Liverpool for Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19.
Reddy wrote onTwitter,externalthat the bid was below the Saints 40m valuation.
Earlier, defending champions USA scraped a 0-0 draw against Portugal to progress to the last 16.
USA finished second in Group E, but were almost dumped out as Portugal hit the post in stoppage time.
The Netherlands secured top spot in Group E with a thumping 7-0 victory over Vietnam.
Their last 16 opponents are still to be decided.
England are through to the last 16 of the Womens World Cup after beating China 6-1 to finish top of Group D.
Goals from Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp, Chloe Kelly, Rachel Daly and a Lauren James double secured the three points.
The Three Lions will now take on Group B runners-up Nigeria on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.
Group D runners-up Denmark beat Haiti 2-0 to secure their progress and will play co-hosts Australia next, also on Monday.
Harry Kane has reportedly made a decision to stay at Tottenham if talks with Bayern Munich are not concluded before the start of the season.
The England captain,according to the Standard,external, will remain at Spurs and see out the final year of his contract if he lines up in their opening Premier League game against Brentford on 13 August.
The report states that Spurs are refusing to set a deadline on transfer talks with Bayern, with the window not closing until 23:00 BST on Friday, September 1, meaning Kanes stance may be part of an effort to persuade the club to make a quick decision over his future.
Rachel Daly – last seasons top scorer in the Womens Super League – fired in her first goal of the World Cup to make it six for England against China in a superb display to end their group campaign.
Substitute Chloe Kelly gets in on the act as she slots home Englands fifth of the game in the 77th minute.
The Manchester City star capitalised on a goalkeeping error.
Lauren James restores Englands three-goal lead with her second strike of the game.
The Chelsea star beautifully guided a left-footed volley into the far corner.
Brighton have a successful record of unearthing young talent as academy graduate Evan Ferguson, 18, and summer signing Julio Enciso, 19, both broke into the first team last season.
Ivorian winger Simon Adingra, 21, could be the latest to emerge, having demonstrated he is a composed marksman with the pace to stretch defences.
He scored 10 league goals in 30 appearances on loan at Belgian side Union SG last season, following his move to Brighton from Danish club Nordsjaelland for around 6m in June 2022.
The 21-year-old has yet to make his competitive debut for the Seagulls, but he demonstrated prowess with both goals in Brightons recent pre-season win over Brentford.
China have pulled a goal back through a Wang Shuang penalty after a VAR decision deemed Lucy Bronze to have handballed near the goal.
Kobbie Mainoo is the teenager causing a stir among Manchester United fans after a promising pre-season, in which he started four games.
The technically gifted academy graduate is a holding midfielder, who can be utilised in other roles, with a calmness and poise in possession which belies his years.
The 18-year-old came off the bench in last seasons win over Leicester to make his Premier League debut in February, and manager Erik ten Hag looks set to keep the teenager at Old Trafford this season rather than send him out on loan.
Mainoo will miss the start of the campaign after suffering an ankle injury against Real Madrid in pre-season, but expect him to challenge for a spot in the United side when he returns to fitness.
Burnleys James Trafford could well be a future England number one.
The 20-year-old goalkeeper starred for the Young Lions as they won the European Under-21 Championship this summer and the Clarets have brought him to Turf Moor from Manchester City in what could prove to be a club record deal worth 19m.
An incredible shot stopper, Trafford kept a record six clean sheets in the Euros triumph and brilliantly saved a late penalty before keeping out the rebound in the final win over Spain.
Trafford is expected to compete for a regular slot with Arijanet Muric, who was a mainstay in goal for the Clarets as they won the Championship title at a canter last season.
Aston Villa forward Cameron Archer, 19, has what it takes to trouble top-tier defenders.
Blistering speed, close ball control and an eye for goal – Archer was influential on loan in Middlesbroughs run to the Championship play-offs last season, scoring 11 goals in 20 games.
Ollie Watkins is likely to lead the line again after excelling for Unai Emerys side last term, but Archer could be deployed alongside the more experienced 27-year-old or as a deputy from the bench if it is decided he will remain at Villa Park.
He scored the opening goal of Englands winning campaign at the Under-21 Euros this summer and will be looking to add to his previous eight appearances in the top flight, which all came as a substitute after the 80-minute mark.
The start of the month brings into focus the return of the Premier League, which begins on 11 August.
But who will be looking to make their mark in the English top flight? Which new faces could be the next Evan Ferguson or Rico Lewis?
BBC Sports Mantej Mann profiles five youngsters looking to break through in the 2023-24 season.
The players selected will be aged 21 or under when the first ball of the new campaign is kicked.
Tottenham v Shakhtar Donetsk (Sun, 14:00 BST)
Tottenham are to give tickets for Sundays pre-season match with Shakhtar Donetsk to families in north London who have been displaced by the war in Ukraine.
The game has been arranged to help raise funds for Shakhtars charitable arm.
Tottenham have said they will make a financial contribution in addition to net proceeds from ticket sales.
Children from displaced Ukrainian families will be mascots at the game.
Ukrainian pop star Olya Polyakova will sing her countrys national anthem before kick-off.
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