Former England captain Faye White has high hopes for England's Lionesses as they prepare to face Spain in the Women's World Cup final. 

Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo secured a 3-1 semi-final victory over tournament co-hosts Australia in Sydney to set up Sunday's showdown.  

Former Arsenal defender White, who earned 90 England caps, said on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “We have had so many different challenges and styles of play to [come up] against in this tournament already and then dealing with the hosts…

“[Look at] how calm and composed the team were during that performance, even when Sam Kerr did that fantastic strike in the back of their net they still knew they could go again.”

When asked for her predictions for Sunday’s final, White added: “It is Spain and we know how many Champions League winners they have in their team.

“Yes they haven’t done that on the world stage. It is their first time in a final and it is England’s first time in a World Cup final but they’ve had that European success.

“England are the only team that haven’t lost, though. 

"When you look at the opponents, Spain did lose and they do concede goals. 

"I think most games they’ve conceded a goal, so there’s hope and I believe England can do it.”