"We are facing a team who will pose a huge physical threat. We know what type of challenge to expect in that respect. We’ve got players who are ready for that, players like [Jo] Potter, [Katie] Chapman and Jade [Moore]."If they [Colombia] want to bring that type of game I’m sure we can bring it back. We will respect the officials to make sure that if that situation happens again it will be controlled.
"But this game is about England. It’s about England building momentum. The team is in a good place after the Mexico victory. It wasn’t only a win, it was a good performance.
"There’s a huge amount of energy in the group and they are looking forward to showing that on the field."
This afternoon I have tried to set before you some of my most deeply held convictions and beliefs. This party, which I am privileged to serve, and this government, which I am proud to lead, are engaged in the massive task of restoring confidence and stability to our people.
I have always known that that task was vital. Since last week it has become even more vital than ever. We close our conference in the aftermath of that sinister utopia unveiled at Blackpool. Let Labour's Orwellian nightmare of the left be the spur for us to dedicate, with a new urgency, our every ounce of energy and moral strength to rebuild the fortunes of this free nation.
If we were to fail, that freedom could be imperilled. So let us resist the blandishments of the faint hearts; let us ignore the howls and threats of the extremists; let us stand together and do our duty, and we shall not fail.