England eye ‘incredible’ chance to end 57-year World Cup drought
SYDNEY: Skipper Millie Bright said her team were embracing an “incredible opportunity” to do something an English side has not managed since 1966 — win a World Cup.
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England Eye 'Incredible' Chance To End 57-Year World Cup Drought
Skipper Millie Bright said her team were embracing an "incredible opportunity" to do something an English side has not managed since 1966 -- win a World Cup. The Lionesses powered into Sunday's final in Sydney against Spain after a ruthless 3-1 dismantling of co-hosts Australia, with their relentless energy grinding down a Matildas side that had few answers. It set up England's biggest game since Bobby Moore lifted the men's trophy at Wembley 57 years ago.
Ruthless England beat Australia to set up World Cup final with Spain
SYDNEY: Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams Wednesday with a clinical 3-1 win to set up a Women’s World Cup final against Spain. The Lionesses had stumbled at the same stage twice before but the European champions made no mistake this time to reach the final for the first time. They took the lead nine minutes before the break with Manchester United’s Ella Toone unleashing a rocket just inside the box with the outside of her boot.
Australia coach Gustavsson rues what might have been after England loss
SYDNEY : Australia coach Tony Gustavsson was left to wonder what might have been after the Matildas were dumped out of the Women's World Cup semi-finals 3-1 by European champions England on Wednesday.
Bright says England thrive in big moments as Australia blockbuster looms in Women's World Cup semis
SYDNEY: Captain Millie Bright says England thrive in big games and will not be intimidated by the Sydney crowd when they face Australia in their Women's World Cup semi-final on Wednesday (Aug 16).
England out to play spoilers as 'Matildas Mania' sweeps Australia
SYDNEY : Australia and England re-engage one of the oldest and fiercest rivalries in sport when they meet with a place in the Women's World Cup final on the line at a sold out Stadium Australia on Wednesday.
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.
Colombia playing for all the Americas against England - coach
SYDNEY : Colombia will use its status as the last nation of the Americas at the Women's World Cup as motivation to beat England in Saturday's quarter-final, coach Nelson Abadia said.