sport news Japan 0-2 England PLAYER RATINGS: Rachel Daly excelled in a more advanced role

Japan 0-2 England PLAYER RATINGS: Rachel Daly excelled in a more advanced role but Tony Duggan looked a little rusty on her return England forward Daly (8) was a real threat down the right against Japan  White (8.5) only needed two opportunities to claim two well-taken goals  Duggan (6) tried to make an impact on her return from injury on Wednesday 

By Chris Wheeler for the Daily Mail

Published: 22:24 BST, 19 June 2019 | Updated: 22:37 BST, 19 June 2019

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England finished their Women's World Cup Group D matches in top spot and with a 100 per cent record after Ellen White's brace steered them to a 2-0 win against Japan in Nice.

The Lionesses, who had already qualified for the last 16 and needed to avoid defeat to win the group, went ahead just before the quarter-hour mark through White's cool finish following good work by Georgia Stanway.

White then slotted in her second, and third of the tournament, with six minutes of normal time remaining having been teed up by substitute Karen Carney.

Sportsmail's Chris Wheeler rated the performances on Wednesday night. 

England forward Rachel Daly was a real threat down the right and went close a couple of times

England forward Rachel Daly was a real threat down the right and went close a couple of times

ENGLAND (4-2-3-1)

KAREN BARDSLEY 7 – Crucial early save, tipping Yokoyama’s free kick onto the bar, and always looked in control.

LUCY BRONZE 6.5 – Dealt comfortably with the threat of Endo and got forward well. Excellent

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