2003 WWC: Waldrum fires warning to England ahead potential Round of 16 clash

<p>Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum says his team is ready to face England in the Round of 16 at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.</p>, <p>The former African champions booked a spot in the Round of 16 after they were held to a 0-0 draw by the already-eliminated Republic of Ireland at Brisbane Stadium on Monday afternoon.</p>, <p>Waldrum’s side will confront the first-place team in Group D in the Round of 16.</p>, <p>European champions England currently top the standings in the group with six points. Denmark and China have three points each.</p>, <p>England are tipped to secure first place in the group, which will see the Three Lionesses set up an explosive clash with the Super Falcons.</p>, <p>Waldrum is, however, not afraid of coming up against England.</p>, <p>“It’s going to be another great team. If it’s England, it’s the European champions,” Waldrum told reporters.</p>, <p>“We have already played the Olympic gold medalist; we’ve already played the host nation, so it’s just going to be another of those matches that we’ve already been playing in.”</p>