England vs. Denmark highlights: England's early goal stands as a winner

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continued Friday (on FOX and the FOX Sports app), as Group D's England and Denmark teams competed in a matchup at the Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia.

In this anticipated match-up, England put up a goal on a wonderful strike from Lauren James in the first several minutes of the match and then kept Denmark scoreless in the 1-0 win to stay atop the group.

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England, who was already missing a pair of key players in captain Leah Williamson and Euro 2022 Golden Boot winner Beth Mead, also saw star midfielder Keira Walsh exit with a knee injury in this one.

Check out the highlights!

England 1, Denmark 0

86': Off the post

Rachel Daly's strategic header goes off the outside of the post as Denmark nearly equalizes late.

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71': A near goal

Alessia Russo sprints down the pitch and nearly doubles England's advantage.

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55': Getting tricky

James leaves her defender amused with a nifty move in the box.

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27': Close call

Pernille Harder saw an opportunity and nearly equaled the match.

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6': Goal!

Lauren James scores the first goal of the match.

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PREGAME

Setting the stage

The "World Cup NOW" crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.

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The Lionesses starting lineup

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La Nati starting lineup

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England is ready to roll

The Lionesses look locked in during pregame warmups.

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Check out the full Women's World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.