Pitfalls aplenty for England and Spain; Sunday’s final will crown thrilling World Cup

England's Lauren Hemp (left) is one of the new household names in the Lionesses' squad.

PHOTO: AFP

John Brewin

The Women’s World Cup grows and grows.

Sunday’s final sees England’s Lionesses seek to add a global crown to Euro 2022. Australia,

in Wednesday’s semi-final, had

fallen in love with their Matildas,

only to fall to their oldest sporting rivals, a match played with as much fervour as the Ashes cricket Tests and rugby matches in both codes.