England v Haiti LIVE commentary: Lionesses start quest for glory in Women’s World Cup opener – kick-off time, team news and how to follow

England will begin get their quest for more silverware when they take on Haiti in their opening game of the Women’s World Cup.

Sarina Wiegman’s European champions are among the heavy favourites for glory this summer in Australia and New Zealand.

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The Dutchwoman ended the country’s 56-year wait for a senior trophy last year as part of an impressive 30-game unbeaten run as Lionesses boss.

But that came to an end with a 2-0 defeat to tournament co-hosts Australia in April, before they limped to a 0-0 draw with Portugal.

England will now look to return to winning ways against surprise package Haiti, who are competing in their first World Cup.

This will be the first meeting between the nations at any level, with the Lionesses also facing Denmark and China in their group.

England vs Haiti: talkSPORT coverage

This Group D match will take place on Saturday, July 22.

talkSPORT will have live coverage from Lang Park in Brisbane with kick-off scheduled for 10:30am UK time.

Faye Carruthers will present while commentary comes from Joe Shennan and former England Women’s striker Lianne Sanderson.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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England vs Haiti: Squads and team news

Beth Mead hasn’t been named in England’s squad as she continues to recover from ACL surgery.

Captain Leah Williamson misses out through a similar ACL injury, while Fran Kirby has a knee problem.

Both Millie Bright and Lucy Bronze are in despite carrying knocks but it remains to be seen whether they will be fit enough to start here.

• Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Manchester United), Hannah Hampton (Aston Villa), Ellie Roebuck (Manchester City)
• Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Barcelona), Jess Carter (Chelsea), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Esme Morgan (Manchester City), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal)
• Midfielders: Laura Coombs (Manchester City), Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Barcelona), Katie Zelem (Manchester United)
• Forwards: Rachel Daly (Aston Villa), Bethany England (Tottenham Hotspur), Lauren Hemp, (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Manchester City), Katie Robinson (Brighton & Hove Albion), Alessia Russo (Arsenal)

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England vs Haiti: What has been said?

Euro winning England boss Sarina Wiegman: “What I really noticed is wanting to win a tournament is so deep in society that it was almost a trauma.

“After winning, people were so proud and it was so intense, it’s really been incredible.

“The expectations are now really high and yes, we have a dream.

“In a tournament, it’s so unpredictable.

“I think there’s lots of countries that are still favourites and they are really, really strong and I think we’re one of them.

“When you keep winning, or when you’re tired and keep winning, it’s OK. But now we really felt it – losing doesn’t feel good.

“Maybe we did need it to take the next step and to learn – you learn from every game but these lessons were I think from a higher level because of the defeat.”