Super Falcons: Merciless England destroy China to declare war on Nigeria

England's Lionesses were in an unforgiven mood and China were on the receiving end of it.

Chelsea star Lauren James led the rout, scoring two brilliant goals and having one ruled out as England crushed a meek China to set up a knockout tie against Nigeria's Super Falcons.

Alessia Russo opened the scoring after just four minutes and Lauren Hemp doubled England's lead midway through the first half. 

Lauren James made it 3-0 with an exquisite finish just before half-time and had a goal ruled out almost immediately, for offside.

Wang Shuang gave the Chinese a glimmer of hope when she scored from the penalty spot, but England’s three-goal cushion was soon restored, the unstoppable James volleying home to make it 4-1. 

Chloe Kelly came off the bench to make it five for England after a bad mistake from Zhu Yu in the China goal.

Rachel Daly thumped home England’s sixth to complete a stunning performance and set up a meeting with Nigeria's Super Falcons.