England secured a commanding 47-7 victory over Australia to extend their winning streak to 30 consecutive matches. The Red Roses matched their record run with a dominant display that booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
The triumph came despite a concerning first-half performance that exposed potential vulnerabilities. England struggled early before finding their rhythm to overwhelm the Wallaroos with clinical precision.
Injury concerns emerge
Two key injuries have cast shadows over England's World Cup campaign following the victory. Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman both suffered knocks that raise concerns about squad depth for the knockout stages.
The injuries to established players highlight the physical toll of the tournament. England's medical team will assess both players ahead of the crucial quarter-final phase.
Scotland await in quarters
England will face Scotland in the quarter-finals as they pursue World Cup glory. The Red Roses enter the knockout stage with momentum from their record-equalling run but questions remain about their early-game vulnerability.
The first-half struggles against Australia demonstrated areas for improvement despite the convincing final scoreline. England's coaching staff will need to address these issues before facing Scotland in what promises to be a fierce Celtic clash.
Sources used: "Independent", "BBC", "Telegraph" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
