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England progress to round of 16 thanks to Ellen White's two goals against Japan

England progress to round of 16 thanks to Ellen White's two goals against Japan
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Copyright REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
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England progress to round of 16 thanks to Ellen White's two goals against Japan.

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England secured its place as Group D winners with a 2-0 win over Japan. English forward Ellen White scored both goals in a woman of the match performance.

But Japan menaced the English defence for significant spells as the Asian nation searched for an equaliser.

Japan beat the Lionesses in the semi-finals four years ago.

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