Alessia Russo’s second-half winner has secured Sarina Wiegman’s England a place in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals. With Spain, Sweden and Australia the other three semi-finalists, there will be a new name on the trophy.
England take on co-hosts Australia, who overcame France on penalties, on Wednesday to try and secure a place in their first ever World Cup final.
What and when is it?
Kick-off is at 11am (UK time) on Wednesday August 16 (8pm Sydney local time).
View the full fixtures and results here.
Where is the match being played?
England’s semi-final against Australia will be at Stadium Australia in Sydney, which is also where the final will be on Sunday August 20.
How to watch
Broadcasting rights for the Women’s World Cup are being shared between BBC and ITV. ITV broadcast England’s quarter-final win but the BBC have rights to broadcast both semi-finals live.
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Who is in England’s squad?
Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Manchester United), Hannah Hampton (Aston Villa), Ellie Roebuck (Manchester City)
Defenders: Millie Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Barcelona), Jess Carter (Chelsea), Niamh Charles (Chelsea), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Esme Morgan (Manchester City), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal)
Midfielders: Laura Coombs (Manchester City), Jordan Nobbs (Aston Villa), Georgia Stanway (Bayern Munich), Ella Toone (Manchester United), Keira Walsh (Barcelona), Katie Zelem (Manchester United)
Forwards: Rachel Daly (Aston Villa), Bethany England (Tottenham Hotspur), Lauren Hemp (Manchester City), Lauren James (Chelsea), Chloe Kelly (Manchester City), Katie Robinson (Brighton & Hove Albion), Alessia Russo (Manchester United)
Speaking after the final whistle against Colombia, scorer Lauren Hemp said:
“What an amazing feeling. I’m absolutely knackered now. Most of the team are. We put on a great performance and you saw the resilience of our team.
“Whenever we had the ball it felt like we could create chances. We’ve changed formation a bit. We have real squad depth and we can adapt.
“I feel really free when I’m on the pitch. I like playing on the wing but the partnership with Alessia, I can go left, I can go right. I’m really enjoying it.
“I’m absolutely buzzing. I want to play on the biggest stage and now it’s the semi-final of the World Cup.
“The atmosphere was incredible. I couldn’t hear my team-mates and it’s going to be special against Australia. We thrive in these kinds of environments.”
What are the odds?
- England to win 6/5
- Australia to win 29/10
- Draw 12/5 (followed by penalties)
