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MONCTON, NB - JUNE 13:  Fran Kirby #22 of England celebrates her goal with teammate Lucy Bronze #12 in the second half against Mexico during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Group F match at Moncton Stadium on June 13, 2015 in Moncton, Canada.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
MONCTON, NB - JUNE 13: Fran Kirby #22 of England celebrates her goal with teammate Lucy Bronze #12 in the second half against Mexico during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Group F match at Moncton Stadium on June 13, 2015 in Moncton, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Elsa/Getty Images

England vs. Colombia: Date, Time, Live Stream for 2015 Women's Soccer World Cup

Rory MarsdenJun 17, 2015

England responded well under pressure to produce a vital 2-1 victory over Mexico on Saturday to keep their hopes alive at the Women's World Cup in Canada.

Following Colombia's stunning 2-0 victory over France, Group F is now mighty tight, and the final two encounters will be crucial in deciding who advances to the last 16.

For the Lionesses, a victory over the giant-killing Colombians would guarantee a last-16 spot, but they face a difficult task.

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Read on for full scheduling and television details ahead of the match in Montreal, as well as a preview of the vital meeting.

Date: Wednesday, June 17

Time: 9 p.m. BST, 4 p.m. ET

TV Info: BBC Three (UK), Fox Sports 1 (U.S.)

Live Stream: BBC iPlayerFox Soccer 2GO

Preview

MONCTON, NB - JUNE 13:  Lady Andrade #16 of Colombia celebrates her goal in the first half against the France during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 Group F match at Moncton Stadium on June 13, 2015 in Moncton, Canada.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

England will not be taking their clash with Colombia lightly. The South American side currently sit top of Group F and took down one of the competition's top sides by effective counter-attacking play.

England's own game against France in their opener saw them lose 1-0 in an overtly defensive display. But there were encouraging signs against Mexico.

Although their opening goal did not come until the 70th minute, England were much more attacking against Mexico and created numerous chances.

When it finally did come, their first goal of the tournament was worth waiting for as Fran Kirby evaded a defender with a fine touch and finished brilliantly, per the Guardian's James Dart:

Kirby will surely keep her place for the Colombia match, and Mark Sampson would do well to set up in similarly attacking style in the Olympic Stadium.

France were punished against Colombia for squandering numerous chances, England must not fall into such a trap.

The English must also be aware of the counter-attacking threat posed by Colombia. Against France, Lady Andrade's movement left Les Bleus' defence vulnerable, and she finished off cooly for the opener.

The second came late in the game as France left themselves open at the back as they desperately searched for the equaliser, but Usme Pineda took her chance well.

Colombia are clinical and will take any opportunity they get. Errors at the back must be ironed out by England, particularly from goalkeeper Karen Bardsley.

The Manchester City shot-stopper made a couple of glaring mistakes against Mexico, one of which was punished late on as Fabiola Ibarra took advantage of a spill.

Colombia will prey on similar errors in Montreal and they most certainly have the quality to punish England, with Las Cafeteras themselves looking to seal top spot in the group with a victory.

In FIFA's world rankings, Colombia are No. 28, 22 places behind England. On paper, England are the favourites.

But the Colombians proved against France, one of the best teams in the world, that they are not to be underestimated.

In Kirby, Toni Duggan and Eniola Aluko, England have the attack to trouble Colombia, and a strong performance should see them walk away with a win.

However, an error-strewn performance could end in defeat for the Lionesses, and a potentially embarrassing early exit from the World Cup.

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