# England Held to Goalless Draw with Canada in World Cup Preparation
England’s preparations for the 2023 Women’s World Cup were dealt a blow as they were held to a goalless draw with Canada in a behind-closed-doors practice game. Manager Sarina Wiegman used 21 players for the game with Canada, with no caps awarded for the fixture.
The match in Queensland, Australia was the third game in a row in which England failed to score, having been beaten 2-0 by Australia and drawing 0-0 with Portugal in their two previous games.
## England’s World Cup Campaign
Euro 2022 champions England open their World Cup campaign against Haiti on Saturday, 22 July before further Group D games against Denmark and China.
Canada, in Group B, face Nigeria in their opener on 21 July before matches against Republic of Ireland and Australia.
## England’s Lack of Goals
England’s lack of goals in their practice games is a cause for concern for manager Sarina Wiegman, who will be hoping her side can find their shooting boots in time for the World Cup.
The team have been working hard in training and have been experimenting with different formations and tactics in an attempt to get the best out of their players.
## England’s World Cup Hopes
England will be hoping to make a deep run in the 2023 Women’s World Cup and will be looking to build on their impressive Euro 2022 campaign.
The team have a wealth of talent at their disposal and will be hoping to make the most of it in the tournament.
England have a tough group, but will be hoping to make it through to the knockout stages and beyond.
## Conclusion
England’s goalless draw with Canada in their practice game is a cause for concern for manager Sarina Wiegman, who will be hoping her side can find their shooting boots in time for the World Cup. The team have a wealth of talent at their disposal and will be hoping to make the most of it in the tournament. England have a tough group, but will be hoping to make it through to the knockout stages and beyond.