England Women will face China in their third match of the Women's World Cup 2023

[Moses joel Adetokunbo]

England Women will face China in their third match of the Women's World Cup 2023 on Tuesday at 12pm BST. Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses are aiming to secure a spot in the knockout stages after victories against Haiti and Denmark in their opening Group D matches.

As one of the top coaches in women's football, this is the week for Sarina Wiegman to showcase her skills to the world. Known for her meticulous planning, she remains unfazed even though England's head coach must have felt a slight tremor as she contemplates the challenge of keeping her team's World Cup hopes alive without star midfielder Keira Walsh.

"It's never pleasant to lose players," admitted Wiegman. "It affects both them personally and our team as a whole. However, it is part of sports, and we need to move forward, adapt to new circumstances, and find ways to win games with the players we have available."

Wiegman declined to disclose details about Walsh's injury or whether she would participate further in the tournament if England advances beyond group stage. Instead, she prefers focusing on the present moment.

So how does one fill such a significant void left by an exceptional player like Walsh? Basic economics dictates that finding someone who can replicate what she brings to the game is nearly impossible.