England continued to make huge waves at the France World Cup, after progressing to the semi-finals at the expense of Norway.Phil Neville's side dominated the encounter, with goals from Jill Scott, Ellen White and Lucy Bronze securing an impressive 3-0 victory.Giving her verdicts on the action, 50-capped England goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain reflects on the action. England continued to make waves at the World Cup after progressing to the semi-finals ELLEN WHITE THE 'PREDATOR'Ellen White's been fantastic in this tournament. It's no wonder Phil Neville has called her a 'predator'. She's always been known for running through brick walls for her team and terrorising back lines but she has added a real ruthless streak to her game. That's what you want from your No 9: to be in the right place at the right time and find the back of the net. If you are going to win a major tournament you need a goalscorer in form and then you're flying. England have that in White. Jodie Taylor won the Golden Boot at Euro 2017 and White is on track to do the same in France. It's a game-changer. It's no wonder Phil Neville has called Ellen White a 'predator' following her goalscoring exploitsCOMMITTED ENGLANDEvery time England went forward they looked like they could score because they threw so many players forward. When Nikita Parris passed to White for the second goal there were three other England players in the box and there were at least two other players who were close to Jill Scott when she opened the scoring after the ball ran through to her from White.Norway were the opposite: in the first half in particular, their players looked isolated in the attacking third and kept running into a wall of white shirts. The likes of Norway forward Caroline Graham Hansen needed more support.DON'T OVER-PLAY ITWhen you are playing against clever players like the Norwegians they will wait for you to make a weak pass. Norway were very quick to close down Keira Walsh, for example, and England caused their own problems by being careless with their passing at times.Neville generally wants to see nine passes before the ball goes forward but you have to pick your moments. If you spot a quick pass forward then make it a ruthless one. England were much more successful when they attacked on the counter. Goalkeeper Karen Bardsley played the ball upfield very quickly for England's opener and it was an effective ploy because you want to play your best tippy-tappy, pretty football in the attacking third. Goalkeeper Karen Bardsley played the ball upfield very quickly for England's opener
England continued to make huge waves at the France World Cup, after progressing to the semi-finals at the expense of Norway.Phil Neville's side dominated the encounter, with goals from Jill Scott, Ellen White and Lucy Bronze securing an impressive 3-0 victory.Giving her verdicts on the action, 50-capped England goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain reflects on the action. England continued to make waves at the World Cup after progressing to the semi-finals ELLEN WHITE THE 'PREDATOR'Ellen White's been fantastic in this tournament. It's no wonder Phil Neville has called her a 'predator'. She's always been known for running through brick walls for her team and terrorising back lines but she has added a real ruthless streak to her game. That's what you want from your No 9: to be in the right place at the right time and find the back of the net. If you are going to win a major tournament you need a goalscorer in form and then you're flying. England have that in White. Jodie Taylor won the Golden Boot at Euro 2017 and White is on track to do the same in France. It's a game-changer. It's no wonder Phil Neville has called Ellen White a 'predator' following her goalscoring exploitsCOMMITTED ENGLANDEvery time England went forward they looked like they could score because they threw so many players forward. When Nikita Parris passed to White for the second goal there were three other England players in the box and there were at least two other players who were close to Jill Scott when she opened the scoring after the ball ran through to her from White.Norway were the opposite: in the first half in particular, their players looked isolated in the attacking third and kept running into a wall of white shirts. The likes of Norway forward Caroline Graham Hansen needed more support.DON'T OVER-PLAY ITWhen you are playing against clever players like the Norwegians they will wait for you to make a weak pass. Norway were very quick to close down Keira Walsh, for example, and England caused their own problems by being careless with their passing at times.Neville generally wants to see nine passes before the ball goes forward but you have to pick your moments. If you spot a quick pass forward then make it a ruthless one. England were much more successful when they attacked on the counter. Goalkeeper Karen Bardsley played the ball upfield very quickly for England's opener and it was an effective ploy because you want to play your best tippy-tappy, pretty football in the attacking third. Goalkeeper Karen Bardsley played the ball upfield very quickly for England's opener
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