England 1-0 Australia LIVE: Lionesses take World Cup semi-final lead thanks to Greater Manchester hero Ella Toone's stunning strike
England have taken the lead against Australia thanks to a stunner of a goal from Ella Toone.
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Australia vs England Lionesses: Kick-off time, lineup and how to watch Women's World Cup semi-final on TV
England face Australia in one of the Women's World Cup's biggest games so far with a semi-final showdown on the cards.
England Survive Bruising Colombia Test To Reach Women's World Cup Semi-Finals
England fought back from a goal down to beat Colombia 2-1 on Saturday in a bruising encounter and set up a tasty Women's World Cup semi-final with Australia. Arsenal forward Alessia Russo scored the winner for the European champions just after the hour in front of 75,000 in Sydney to end Colombia's run in the tournament. Earlier in the day, co-hosts Australia beat France 7-6 in a thrilling penalty shootout in Brisbane to reach the last four for the first time in their history.
Alessia Russo's second-half winner sees England overcome Colombia to seal place in World Cup semi-finals
Alessia Russo fired England through to their third World Cup semi-final with a second-half strike to complete a comeback over Colombia at a sold-out Stadium Australia.
Russo's second-half goal lifts England into World Cup semi-finals
SYDNEY :Alessia Russo's second-half goal lifted England to a thrilling 2-1 quarter-final victory over Colombia on Saturday and into the World Cup semi-finals for the third consecutive time.
England not focusing on James' absence before quarter-final clash with Colombia
SYDNEY : England have not dwelled on the loss of influential striker Lauren James from their World Cup quarter-final clash with Colombia on Saturday, said goalkeeper Mary Earps.
England star Lauren James handed two-match ban after red card against Nigeria
Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban following her red card in England’s World Cup win over Nigeria.
African teams missing as Women’s World Cup quarterfinals begin
FIFA Women World Cup trophy. PIX: FIFA