England need to improve fragile defence after rescue act by Mary Earps | Sophie Downey
Haiti give the Lionesses a scare in their World Cup opener and progress is required before the sterner test of DenmarkAfter months of buildup, England took to the World Cup stage in Brisbane with a frail defensive display that posed more questions than it provided answers. For a side whose success last summer depended so heavily on their ability in defence, they were made to look fragile, and at times chaotic, by a fast and tenacious Haiti side who took the game to the European champions.The Lionesses’ backline was always going to be a focal point when Millie Bright was declared fit by Sarina Wiegman a little over 24 hours before kick-off. The England captain played her first 90 minutes...