England tops Group D, eliminates China at Women's World Cup (updated)

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Lauren James contributed two goals and three assists as England thrashed China 6-1 to bag three consecutive wins at FIFA Women's World Cup Group D and eliminated the Steel Roses from the tournament here on Tuesday.

In the other Group D match held in Perth at the same time, Pernille Harder and Sanne Troelsgaard scored at each half for Denmark, beating Haiti 2-0 to qualify f