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BBC Sport has announced plans to broadcast all England games at the FIFA Women's World Cup Finals next month in Germany, putting the spotlight on women's football.

Coverage of matches featuring tournament favourites England will be shown live on the BBC Sport website and BBC Red Button interactive service, starting on June 27 for the tie against Mexico. England play New Zealand and Japan in their other group games.

BBC Sport will follow England's progress through the tournament with more live coverage should the team pass through the group stage. The World Cup final will be shown live on BBC Three.

Gabby Logan will present the coverage, joined by ex-Arsenal and England defender Martin Keown and former England midfielder Jo Potter.

Nigel Adderley will provide reports from around Germany on the atmosphere of the tournament, while Guy Mowbray will be joined by former Leeds United Ladies striker Lucy Ward for commentary on the live matches.

A highlights programme featuring all England's matches will air on BBC Two at 11.20pm, as well as be offered on the BBC Red Button and BBC Sport Online.

BBC Radio 5 Live will also air "comprehensive" coverage of the Women's World Cup, including reports, previews, live updates, match reports and interviews.


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