Women's World Cup: England beat Germany to finish third
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England have beaten Germany and claimed third place in the Women's World Cup.
Fara Williams scored the winning penalty in extra-time, giving England their first win over Germany in 31 years.
The team's performance this World Cup has been the second-best performance in England's history, since the men's team won in 1966.
The Lionesses were relieved when a goal attempt from Germany missed the mark four minutes from the end.
England's bronze medal has earned the team around £14,000 in World Cup bonus payments.
England were the best performing European team in the competition, and will now climb up the world rankings.
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