Despite the Three Lionesses’ victory over the West Africans on Monday morning, England goalkeeper Mary Earps has nothing but love for Nigeria.
The Round of 16 match was won by the European champions 4-2 on penalties after neither team was able to score in regulation or extra time.
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The entirety of the match was played on luck for England, notably in extra time after Lauren James was dismissed late in the second half.
Earps, who was awarded Player of the Game, admitted that England was not playing their best.
The Super Falcons, according to the shot-blocker, were the superior squad.
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“I don’t believe we were at our best, and Nigeria played really, really well. After the game, she was quoted by FIFA.com as saying, “We were down to 10 and it was a tough, tough game for us, but I’m buzzing we got the job done.
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