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South Shields football star Demi Stokes is among members of the Team GB women’s football squad dreaming of a medal as the players look ahead to the quarter final in Japan on Friday.
By Ross Robertson
Published 29th Jul 2021, 13:15 GMT
Demi Stokes of Team GB is challenged by Adriana Leon of Team Canada during the Women's Group E match on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kashima Stadium on July 27, 2021 in Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)Demi Stokes of Team GB is challenged by Adriana Leon of Team Canada during the Women's Group E match on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kashima Stadium on July 27, 2021 in Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)
Demi Stokes of Team GB is challenged by Adriana Leon of Team Canada during the Women's Group E match on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kashima Stadium on July 27, 2021 in Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan. (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Team GB, which also features midfielder Jill Scott from Sunderland and Steph Houghton, from South Hetton, finished top of Group E after a draw with Canada on July 27.

The women’s football team now face Australia in the quarter final in Kashima, which kicks off at 10am on Friday, July 30.

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Team GB are unbeaten after beating Chile and Japan before drawing with Canada on Tuesday.

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Manager Hege Riise said: “I feel we have done a great job, now it’s the knockout stage and it’s about how brave we are.

“I feel we are in a good spot right now, the players feel comfortable, they feel we are doing the right things. I’m excited for the game.”

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