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THE Women’s World Cup final is fast approaching - and England are going for gold.

The Lionesses booked their spot on the bill with a thrilling 3-1 win over Australia this week.

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But now Sarina Wiegman has her eyes firmly set on the prize.

This will be England’s first-ever Women’s World Cup final, but the Lionesses are approaching the game with confidence.

They are set to face Spain - one of the teams they beat on their way to Euro 2022 glory last summer.

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England earned a 2-1 win over La Roja under the lights at the Amex Stadium, but it was a nail-biting affair.

And with the biggest trophy in women’s football at stake, Sunday’s final is set to be just as tense.

Team news

Wiegman will have a full 23-woman squad to pick from on Sunday.

Lauren James is set to return to the fold following her two-game suspension, but it remains to be seen whether or not she will slot straight back into the starting line-up.

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The England boss will likely stick with Ella Toone in midfield following her excellent performance against Australia.

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Spain manager Jorge Vilda also has a full squad to pick from.

Star players Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmati are both expected to start.

What is their form like?

England are undefeated so far at this Women's World Cup, having secured wins over Haiti, Denmark, China, Nigeria (on penalties), Colombia and Australia.

Meanwhile, Spain have won all-but one game on their way to the final.

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They suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Japan in the group stages after thrashing Costa Rica and Zambia 3-0 and 5-0 respectively.

Vilda’s side then went on to beat Switzerland and Netherlands to make it to the semi-finals before defeating Sweden.

What has been said?

Wiegman says leading the Lionesses to their first World Cup final is a "fairytale".

Following England's 3-1 win over Australia, she said: "We achieved the final, it's unbelievable.

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"It feels like we won it, we didn't win it, but we won this game.

"The chance that, as a coach or as players, to make it to finals is really special - we made it to four already.

"I never take anything for granted but it's like I'm living a fairytale or something."

Meanwhile, Vilda insists that Spain have grown in strength throughout the tournament.

He said: "At the end of the day it has been a learning process, and I think it has made all of us stronger.

"Now we can file it (any off-pitch issues) away and put it behind us and think about the future, and think that we deserve to be where we are."

Who will be the star players?

Lauren Hemp was by far England's stand-out player in the semi-finals.

The forward has grown in confidence throughout the tournament and is now firmly in the race for the Golden Boot.

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As for Spain, Aitana Bonmati is the one to watch.

With Alexia Putellas still yet to return to her best one year on from her ACL injury, Bonmati has been the player to step up in midfield.

SunSport's prediction

England have already beat Spain once, and we expect them to do the same again on Sunday.

The Lionesses have continued to prove that they are more than capable of winning when it really matters.

And there is no bigger game than a World Cup final.

Prediction: England 2-1 Spain

When is the Women's World Cup final?

The Women's World Cup final takes place on Sunday, August 20.

The big match will kick off at 11am BST. This is 8pm local time in Sydney.

Stadium Australia in Sydney plays host.

What live stream and TV channel is the Women's World Cup final on?

The Women's World Cup final will be broadcast live on both BBC and ITV 1.

Coverage starts at 9.25am on ITV and 10am on BBC.

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Women's World Cup Golden Boot standings

England's Lauren James and Lauren Hemp are both in contention to win the Golden Boot.

1. Hinata Miyazawa - Japan - 5
2. Kadidiatou Diani - France - 4
3. Alexander Popp - Germany - 4
4. Jill Roord - Netherlands - 4
5. Amanda Ilestedt - Sweden - 4
6. Lauren James - England - 3
7. Aitana Bonmati - Spain - 3
8. Alba Redondo - Spain - 3
9. Ary Borges - Brazil - 3
10. Rebecka Blomqvist - Sweden - 3
11. Jenni Hermoso - Spain - 3
12. Eugenie Le Sommer - France - 3
13. Sophie Haug - Norway - 3
14. Hayley Raso - Australia - 3
15. Lauren Hemp - England - 3

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