England are through to the Women's World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win over Nigeria in Brisbane.
Chloe Kelly was one of the Lionesses' heroes once again, firing her penalty into the top corner to win the shootout for Sarina Wiegman's side.
Alex Greenwood, Rachel Daly and Beth England also found the net with their spot kicks as England emerged through a major test in the round of 16.
They had to play the final minutes of normal time, and the entirety of extra time, with 10 players after Lauren James received a straight red card for violent conduct.They will now face Colombia or Jamaica in the quarter-final, which takes place on August 12.
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