Soccer-Wiegman relieved as England survive "intense" last-16 clash

Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Round of 16 - England v Nigeria - Brisbane Football Stadium, Brisbane, Australia - August 7, 2023 England's Chloe Kelly waits to come on as a substitute to replace Alessia Russo as manager Sarina Wiegman looks on REUTERS/Dan Peled

BRISBANE (Reuters) - England survived the loss of Lauren James to a red card, 120 minutes of pressure from Nigeria, and a penalty shootout in their last 16 victory on Monday, in a game coach Sarina Wiegman said was one of the most "intense" she had experienced.

England were on the back foot for most of the game and especially after James, their top scorer this tournament with three goals, was sent off in the 87th minute for a stamp on Nigeria's Michelle Alozie.