The Lionesses are one step away from making World Cup history after beating tournament host’s Australia in a thrilling semi-final.
England beat Australia’s Matildas 3-1 in the nail-biting showdown at the Stadium Australia in Sydney on Wednesday.The Lionesses opened the scoring after 36 minutes when Ella Toone smashed the ball home from 10 yards after Australia failed to clear a cross from Lauren Hemp.
England led at the break but the Matildas’ superstar captain Sam Kerr justified the pre-match hype with a rocket of an equaliser for Australia on 63 minutes.
However England secured the win with goals from Lauren Hemp after 71 minutes and Alessia Russo on 86 minutes. England will now face Spain in the final in Sydney on Sunday.
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