Mary Earps has style 
WWC23 | England v Spain - Spain win the World Cup - and Rubiales gets sacked
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Onana-esque turn by Earps there!
On the penalty save, all the best goalkeepers are that far off their line for penalties. It’s just that they leave a foot trailing behind on the line. It must have been something that’s worked on now the rules are enforced more stringently.
Quite impressed by Haiti
That’s kind of the whole point of a penalty.
Exactly, it’s supposed to be a severe punishment.
If England doesn't tighten things up at the back, there will be a disaster against a more talented team.
I think it's one of those timing things that's always so tight that if you don't train with VAR you won't even know when you're getting it wrong.
9 minutes added - it's probably correct as well.
Dumont looks a hell of a player. Only 19.
Yeah that’s definitely a good point. There’s many times I’ve seen a penalty saved and I’m absolutely convinced the keeper was off the line only to see a leg hanging back in the replay. Probably another reason why takers do some sort of stutter in the run up.
There have been a lot of Haiti players down injured and then the penalty reviews and then a retake. So I agree with you wholeheartedly.
England getting outplayed here
They are playing everything wide, nothing coming through the middle for England.
I mentioned her before the tournament. She will definitely end up at a top side. Her technical ability is great, didn’t look out of place against USA last year either. Will get picked up by one of the top French sides after this comp probably.
One issue that England will face this tournament which happens a lot in international football is the manager picking players she trusts from before rather than any possible alternatives who might be better at the moment.
There were predictions of a turkey shoot for this game.
It's been more of a match than it looked like it would be on on paper. England defending can only be described as shoddy. England need to find their footballing boots though - Haiti aren't just putting ten players in the penalty area blocking everything, it's a much more open game than that.
Think they miss Leah Williamson at the back, also makes you appreciate what Beth Mead brings in goalscoring.
A competitive match between one of the best (or at least one of the most hyped) teams in the world and supposed minnows like Haiti is a great advert for the women’s game. It’s been a enjoyable match so far.
England has at least 2 strikers that are better goal scorers than Russo, so no idea why Russo is starting this game! Hopefully she will be subbed soon.
Great save by Earps.
England are really dirty aren’t they.
Haiti have really surprised me.
Hemp off for James.
Was that given as offside?
England all over the shop.
She looked offside, but we shouldn't be that open at the back.
Haiti not running out of steam yet. They've exposed England's weaknesses today.
Lauren James on for Hemp - it'll be interesting to see if she can get into the game.
Lauren James on for Hemp - it'll be interesting to see if she can get into the game.
Is it not time for Rachel Williams on for Russo? It usually happens around this minute
Hard watch this. Bit like England under Capello at a world cup.
Is it not time for Rachel Williams on for Russo? It usually happens around this minute
Toone’s performance very similar to most of last season at United. Struggling to get involved and getting frustrated because of that, making her decision-making worse whenever she does get on the ball.
Haitis goaltender looks pretty athletic.
Daly on for Russo.
And to think Stoney denied Greenwood coming back to United when she returned to England What a legend Casey is! Stoney does not feck around!
What a legend Casey is! Stoney does not feck around!Just arrived home and switched it on. Has the whole game been like this?
Reminds me of utd under LVG. Lots of possession but no idea what to do with it. No cutting edge.
England putting more pressure on now, Haiti working hard.
Good save Mary.
Eaaaaarpsy!