Summary
You could hear that familiar fear in the commentator's voice - "England are just seconds away from the lottery of a penalty shoot- out against France".
Our nation's women footballers had been hugely impressive during their World Cup campaign up to this point. They reached the quarterfinals with ever-improving style and confidence, but, after 120 minutes of their last-eight clash against the French, they were about to meet an even greater enemy.See the full content of this document
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Anything but a Lottery
And they knew it, too. If their manager Hope Powell is to be believed, willing participants for the inevitable spot kicks were hard to find.
"Three times I had to ask before anyone stepped forward," she said. "You'v...See the full content of this document
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