James: England Must Look to the Future
England's women's football team must play two play-off games against Greece. The first game is this Friday in Crete. The second game is in Leicester four days later. Player Lauren James says the team cannot change the past. They must look to the future and win these games to reach the World Cup.
England has a great women's football team. The team has a famous manager. Her name is Sarina Wiegman. Now, the team has a big challenge. They want to play in the big World Cup in Brazil. The World Cup is next summer.
But the team is not in the World Cup yet. They are in second place in Group 3. Spain is in first place. Spain and England have the same points. But Spain has more goals. England needs to play more games now. These games are play-off games.
England plays against Greece. There are two games. The first game is on Friday. It is in Crete. Crete is a beautiful place in Greece. The players are traveling there now. The second game is in England. It is at the King Power Stadium. This stadium is in Leicester. This game is four days after the first game.
Lauren James is a very good player for England. She is ready for the games. She speaks about the situation. She says that they cannot change the situation. She wants the team to think about the future. She wants the team to win.
The team cannot change the past. They can win these two games. Then they play the winner of Slovakia and Ukraine. The winner of that game goes to the World Cup in Brazil.
The players are practicing hard today. There are many fans in England. The fans are watching the team. The fans are happy. You can watch the games too. Support the team on Friday!
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Who is the manager of the England women's football team?
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- 01“There are many fans...”
- 02“You can watch the games too.”
- 03“Support the team...”
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🔑Key Phrases
Refers to the team's position in the qualifying round.
Our team finished in second place in Group 3.
The specific venue where the second match will be played.
The concert is at the King Power Stadium.
Expresses that the current circumstances are fixed.
We cannot change the situation, so we must adapt.
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James: England Must Look to the Future
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Do you like watching football or other sports? Why or why not?
Personal - 2
Is football very popular in your country?
Compare - 3
Do you think England will win their game on Friday?
Predict - 4
What is your favorite sport to play with your friends?
Personal - 5
Why do sports teams need a good manager?
Opinion - 6
Do you prefer playing sports or watching them on television?
Personal - 7
Is it difficult to travel to another country for a game?
Opinion - 8
What makes a football stadium a exciting place?
Opinion
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