2023 FIFA WWC: Lauren James Scores Stunner for England Against Denmark

• England raced to a 1-0 lead against Denmark in their second group game at the Women's World Cup
• Debutant, Lauren James scored a cracker to open the scoring in the sixth minute
• The Lionesses beat minnows Haiti 1-0 in their opening game

England raced to an early lead against Denmark in their second group game of the 2023 FIFA World Women's Cup after a stunner from Lauren James.

The Lionesses are in the competition as one of the tournament's favourites alongside Brazil and the USA, amongst others, having won the Euro 2022, beating Germany in the final.

Sarina Weigman will have his work cut out in Australia and New Zealand as England face challenges from other nations who compete outside of Europe.

Denmark beat China in the other group game. England will face the Asians in their final group game.

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James' debut stunner

Chelsea Women's star Lauren James opened her major tournament account for England six minutes into her first start at the Mundial.

According to BBC Sport, the 22-year-old received the ball from Rachel Daly and unleashed a ferocious shot that skipped past Danish goalkeeper, Lene Christensen into the top corner.

SportBible reported that it was the team's first opening goal since Ella Toone's goal against Brazil in the Women's Finalissima at Wembley Stadium in April.

Brazil: Goal of the tournament?

Sports Brief reported that Brazil scored a goal of the tournament contender in their 4-0 win over Panama, which also featured a hat-trick from Ary Borges.

Four players combined for the goal, which ended with Borges giving a back-heel assist to Bia Zaneratto, who launched home past two helpless defenders and the goalkeeper.

Asisat Oshoala makes history

Sports Brief also reported that Asisat Oshoala made history after coming off the bench to score what eventually turned out to be a winner for Nigeria against co-hosts Australia.

The Barcelona striker began the game off the bench after a poor first game. She scored within eight minutes of coming on to become the first Nigerian and African to score at three Women's World Cups.