The Lionesses have headed to Australia and New Zealand as reigning European champions and winners of the inaugural Finalissima from back in April. Sarina Wiegman’s side are - despite having to deal with a number of unfortunate injuries - expected to go well Down Under and will feel as though they are a match for anybody on their day.
The United States are, however, the current holders and four-time winners of FIFA’s flagship event, with an almighty effort required from somebody in order to wrestle a global crown from their clutches.
Can England do that and what will it take to halt the USWNT’s relentless march towards title number five?
GOAL put those questions to Lionesses legend Rachel Yankey.
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