LIVE England women news LIVE: Build-up to the Lionesses' Women's World Cup final against Spain as Sarina Wiegman's side aim for first-ever title By Tamara Prenn For Mailonline Published: 09:43 BST, 18 August 2023 | Updated: 11:43 BST, 18 August 2023 e-mail View comments Advertisement Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news from the England women's camp as Sarina Wiegman's side prepare for Women's World Cup final. Tamara Prenn Host commentator 11:43 Nike is accused of snubbing England goalkeeper Mary Earps after leaving her out of Instagram post congratulating the team for their win over Australia - after she called them out for not stocking replicas of her shirt Her vital saves helped secure a historic place for the Lionesses in the World Cup Final. But Nike has been accused of snubbing England goalkeeper Mary Earps after leaving her out of an Instagram post congratulating the team for their win over Australia. The clothing giant is embroiled in a bitter war of words with the football star after she called them out for not stocking replicas of her shirt. READ MORE BELOW. Nike accused of snubbing England goalkeeper Mary Earps on social media Nike has been accused of snubbing England goalkeeper Mary Earps after leaving her out of an Instagram post congratulating the team for their win over Australia. Mail Online 11:24 WATCH: Wiegman CAN'T recall Lauren James, Mail Sport's Chris Sutton says Why not have a watch of Mail Sport's new preview podcast It's All Coming Up ? You can find the clip of Sutton and Mail Sport's Ian Ladyman here , and the full episode of the podcast by clicking here . Wiegman 'CAN'T recall Lauren James' for World Cup final The storied pundit claimed that it would be more sensible for England's head coach to keep the Chelsea forward as a potent weapon off the bench during the clash. Mail Online 10:56 Now meet 'La Roja': How Spain's ferocious World Cup team includes Amazon documentary star who trained in the dead of night as a child and a head coach at the heart of drama over a 15-player revolt They are the last remaining obstacle standing between England 's Lionesses and World Cup glory. But Spain's ferocious women's team have been on quite a journey themselves, overcoming an incredible player revolt involving 15 national team stars on their way to the final. Relationships between coach Jorge Vilda and his players have remained somewhat frosty throughout their time Down Under, despite being the competition's top goalscorers. READ MORE BELOW. Now meet 'La Roja', Spain's ferocious World Cup team They are the last remaining obstacle standing between England's Lionesses and World Cup glory. Mail Online 10:35 The Lionesses soar in popularity ahead of Women's World Cup final as searches for England's women's kit skyrocket The Lionesses have soared in popularity ahead of their Women's World Cup final against Spain. England booked their place in Sunday's final with an impressive 3-1 victory over tournament hosts Australia , thanks to goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo . Sarina Wiegman's side are looking to add the World Cup to their European Championship success of last summer and Lionesses fever has, once again, gripped the nation in recent weeks. READ MORE BELOW. The Lionesses soar in popularity ahead of Women's World Cup final Sarina Wiegman's side are looking to add the World Cup to their European Championship success of last summer, and Lionesses fever has gripped the nation in recent weeks. Mail Online 10:33 On goal celebrations As far as celebrations go, I can think you can see mine aren't planned! That's all from the match-winner, who's off in a trice no doubt back to training, or watching the Pacific Ocean from a safe distance. 10:29 On having support from footballing legends and the men's team - and if she might invite David Beckham for dinner if England win! I'm not sure he would come to be honest. Obviously the respect from male and female footballers is amazing. The support they've given us is really nice and deserved, I think we've done such an incredible job as a team over the past few years, and to now be competing in a final is amazing. It feels great to have the support behind us. 10:25 On the current song on repeat in the dressing room Foundations by Kate Nash! Katie Zelem is the worst singer in the team, but she sings like she's Adele. 10:25 On the fans and the return of Lauren James People keep telling us that the support back home is amazing, and we love our fans. I think we feel a little bit disconnected, because we're focused on the game, but we can't wait to get back (and celebrate with them). The support for women's football is crazy at the moment. On Lauren James' return: 'I think everyone in this room knows how impressive she is. I've known it since we were 12 when we played together at Chelsea. she's such an incredible player, and it's great to have everyone fit and (available). Tooney (Ella Toone) has also stepped up and (should be recognised for her ability). But to have a player like LJ fit and available is amazing. 10:20 On Sarina Wiegman She's a winner. I think she sets the standard so high, and shows real class. It's great for us as players because when we're out on the pitch (she's focused)... but when we're off the pitch, she lets us (enjoy ourselves), that's really important at a long tournment. She's honest and upfront, and that's something as a player I really respect, having those honest and upfront conversations. She just makes camp a really enjoyable place to be. 10:17 On the best thing about the England camp's hotel Being close to the beach (is the best thing). Some girls have been in the sea - I've been in the sea once, and it was freezing! 10:16 Alessia Russo is speaking to the press ahead of the final; first up, on her match-winning goal It was amazing obviously. 3-1 just gives you that extra cushion. To be able to be near the sideline too with all the other girls was really nice, because we've got such a good team spirit. It was really special. 10:06 FIFA president Gianni Infantino tells women to 'pick the right battles' and 'convince' men how to develop their football system, in bizarre speech ahead of World Cup final FIFA president Gianni Infantino has declared that women must 'convince' men how their football system should be developed and 'pick the right battles', in a bizarre speech at a World Cup congress . Infantino told women that campaigning for equal pay was the 'wrong' battle for them, lavished praise on his own organisation and attacked the media in a number of countries for failing to support the women's game by not sending journalists to this tournament. He said: 'I say to all the women, that you have the power to change. Pick the right battles. Pick the right fights. You have the power to change. You have the power to convince us men what we have to do and what we don't have to do.' READ MORE BELOW. FIFA chief Infantino delivers bizarre speech ahead of World Cup final IAN HERBERT IN SYDNEY: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has declared that women must 'convince' men how their football system should be developed and 'pick the right battles'. Mail Online 09:59 Chelsea boss Emma Hayes insists Lauren James will be ready for England's World Cup final on Sunday if named in the starting XI Chelsea boss Emma Hayes says Lauren James would be ready to start England's World Cup final if called upon by manager Sarina Wiegman . James was sent off in the round of 16 fixture with Nigeria and missed the quarter-final and semi-final victories. But the forward was only given a two-game ban and is now available for selection again. Hayes, who was speaking at FIFA's women's football convention in Sydney , said she had spoken to James and that the forward would be prepared if she was given the nod. READ MORE BELOW. Chelsea boss Emma Hayes backs Lauren James to start in World Cup final KATHRYN BATTE: Hayes, who was speaking at FIFA's women's football convention in Sydney, said she had spoken to James and that the forward would be prepared if she was given the nod. Mail Online 09:53 Nike are set to pay the FA a £1m bonus if England win the World Cup - heaping pressure on football's governing body to reward Lionesses in wake of pre-tournament row The FA will earn a million-pound bonus from kit supplier Nike if England 's Lionesses make history by winning the World Cup, which would increase the pressure on them to make a more generous offer to the players. Their agreement with Nike is understood to contain provision for significant bonus payments based on tournament performances and increased shirt sales, which will be worth around £1m if Sarina Wiegman 's side beat Spain in Sunday's final in Sydney . The 12-year deal with Nike which began in 2016 was the first in which the sportswear manufacturer committed to supplying a bespoke women's kit for the Lionesses, as previously they had been forced to play in men's kit. READ MORE BELOW. FA will be under pressure over bonuses if Lionesses win the World Cup AHEAD OF THE GAME: The FA will earn a million-pound bonus from Nike if England win the World Cup, which would increase the pressure on them to make a more generous offer to the players. Mail Online 09:52 EXCLUSIVE: LAURA WOODS: When taxi drivers are lauding the Lionesses, you know change has arrived... we're no longer watching the women's game - we're simply watching football What we are seeing here isn't women's football . It's just football . An elite standard of sport that is transforming opinions, removing the excuses and creating a legacy that makes me proud to be English. This World Cup adventure has felt like the perfect tonic for a country seems divided. It's the taxi drivers I've been enjoying the most. Some begin by feigning ignorance. Others dive straight in. But they all offer an opinion on whether it should be Ella Toone or Lauren James starting in the final , on how good Japan were, how Colombia's Linda Caicedo was a star of the tournament… and how good it is to stick it the Aussies. 'Revenge for the Ashes ,' and all that. That's what this team is doing. READ MORE BELOW. WOODS: When taxi drivers laud our Lionesses, it shows change is here EXCLUSIVE BY LAURA WOODS: What we are seeing here isn't women's football. It's just football. It's the taxi drivers I've been enjoying the most. Some feigning ignorance, others diving straight in. Mail Online 09:47 Good morning! Hello and welcome to Mail Sport's live coverage of all the build-up ahead of England's World Cup final against Spain, taking in their press conference this morning. By my calculation it's just over 49 hours until the Lionesses face Spain at Stadium Australia, giving us lots of time to discuss team selection, tactics, and the biggest news stories accompanying England's historic World Cup campaign. {"id":"12420213","channel":"/sport","greenBox":{"body":""},"lastDate":1692355381329,"pageUrl":"https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/live/article-12420213/England-Womens-World-Cup-final-Sarina-Wiegman.html","status":"running"} Share or comment on this article: England women news LIVE: Build-up to the Lionesses' Women's World Cup final against Spain as Sarina Wiegman's side aim for first-ever title e-mail What's your view? Be the first to comment... Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. Add your comment Enter your comment By posting your comment you agree to our house rules . 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