That's all from us.

Remember there is coverage across the BBC, on TV, radio and the website, of England's World Cup semi-final against Japan tonight.

Can the ladies do it? Fingers crossed. Kick-off is at 00:00 BST.

We're back at 8 in the morning, see you then.

David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Harry Potter actress Emma Watson are among the fans who have been swept away by England's displays so far.

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Former England striker Gary Lineker told the BBC the run to the last four is a "game-changer for women's football in this country and a watershed moment".

Their quarter-final win over hosts Canada was watched by 1.6m television viewers, with more than 2m people following the match online, despite a 00:30 BST kick-off.

More than 10.7m people have followed the World Cup on the BBC.

Defender Matt Mills has been reunited with former Bolton Wanderers boss Dougie Freedman at Nottingham Forest.

The 28-year-old played in 94 games for Bolton before being released earlier this summer. Details of the Swindon-born centre-half's contract at the City Ground have not been released.

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"All done at Chelmsford, the end of a day of batting practice for Australia.

Mitchell Marsh will take the headlines, his unbeaten 136 staking a huge claim for a spot in the first Test against England next week.

All in all, the tourists racked up 440-6, with decent contributions from David Warner, Shane Watson, Adam Voges and Peter Nevill. A young Essex attack stuck at it and weren't helped by five dropped catches."

Associated Press reports that former Parma coach Nevio Scala is leading a group of investors applying to revive the bankrupt Italian club in the fourth division.

The 67-year-old Scala, who led Parma to three European trophies in the 1990s, is slated to become club president if the Italian federation approves the application.

Tottenham have confirmed the departure of Lewis Holtby - with the midfielder signing a permanent deal with Hamburg.

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The 24-year-old Germany international spent last season on loan at the Bundesliga club, who only maintained their top-flight status with an extra-time victory in a relegation play-off against Karlsruher.

Having moved to White Hart Lane in 2013, Holtby never managed to hold down a first-team spot under then-manager Andre Villas-Boas and also spent a spell out on loan at Fulham - although he was unable to prevent the Cottagers dropping out of the Premier League.

Tony Bower: Easy. Do or so not, there is no try... Master Yoda. Go Lionesses you Can Do It.

Peter Hemborough: The first bit of Lose Yourself by Eminem "Would you capture it, or let it slip".

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Dec88: After losing our opening game of the season our skipper said "Don't worry boys! We're only three points behind the league leaders!"

Speaking of Wimbledon, Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger was there today to watch Ana Ivanovic in action.

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Schweinsteiger is reportedly a target for Man United this summer but as far as we're aware, there have been no reports of Mr S in the Manchester area. At least not yet...

Marin Cilic has just about prevailed in an epic five-setter against Ricardas Berankis.

The number nine seed Cilic was taken all the way by Berankis, having to see off match points before prevailing in three hours and 33 minutes.

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The Croat won 6-3 4-6 7-6 4-6 7-5. What a match. Live coverage from the Championships continues here.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter will skip the Women's World Cup final in Canada, avoiding a visit to North America at a time when US officials are pursuing a criminal investigation into the soccer's ruling body.

Blatter's second-in-command, secretary general Jerome Valcke, will also be absent "due to their current commitments in Zurich", Fifa announced in a statement.

Fifa's senior vice president Issa Hayatou of Cameroon will present the World Cup trophy to the winner of Sunday's game, according to the New York Times.

Prince William added: "There is a fantastic buzz around the country. Everyone is following your progress and you are making the country proud. You are a true inspiration to all football fans, boys and girls, back home.

"Enjoy the game. We all have every faith in you and thank you for giving us all another excuse to stay up late and watch more football! Best of luck. Go get 'em"

The Duke of Cambridge, President of the Football Association, has made a surprise call to the England Women's Football team ahead of their historic semi-final in the World Cup in Canada.

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The Duke called at the start of their morning tactics meeting, with only England ,anager Mark Sampson aware in advance.

During the conversation, The Duke said: "Many, many congratulations to you all for what you have achieved so far and best of luck for today's match.

"Japan will be a tough team to beat but you are proving you are one of the best teams in the world and really making history."

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Bolton Wanderers have signed goalkeeper Ben Amos and striker Gary Madine as well as agreeing a new deal with midfielder Darren Pratley.

Amos, 25, joins on four-year deal after his release by Manchester United having been on loan at Wanderers last season.

Madine, 24, has signed a two-year contract after he was let go by Sheffield Wednesday in May.

Pratley, 30, joined Bolton in 2011 from Swansea and has penned a three year extension at the Macron Stadium.

The International Cycling Union says Italian rider Davide Appollonio has tested positive for the endurance-boosting hormone EPO.

The UCI says Appollonio is provisionally suspended pending a disciplinary case.

Appollonio rides for the second-tier Androni Giocattoli team, which is not entered in the Tour de France that starts on Saturday.

The team announced last year that riders signed contracts agreeing to pay fines of 100,000 euros plus compensation if they were caught doping.

France will host Germany in November in a friendly at the Stade de France as part of their preparations for the 2016 European Championship.

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It will be their first meeting since Germany won 1-0 in the quarter-finals at the 2014 World Cup.

After the 13 Nov game, France will visit Wembley for another friendly against England four days later.

Brentford have signed central midfielder Konstantin Kerschbaumer from Austrian club FC Admira Wacker Modling for an undisclosed fee.

The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Bees, who reached the Championship play-offs last season.

"He is a box to box midfield player who I think will add versatility to our squad," new head coach Marinus Dijkhuizen told the club website.

England manager Mark Sampson wants the backing of the nation when his side face Japan in the Women's World Cup semi-final in Canada on Thursday.

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Sampson's squad are only the third England team to reach a World Cup semi-final, after the 1990 men's side and the 1966 World Cup winners.

England will be the underdogs against Japan, who are the reigning champions.

There will be live coverage on BBC One, BBC Radio 5 live and the BBC Sport website from 23:10 BST on Wednesday.

Kevin Smith: The late, great Herb Brooks, "Great moments are born from great opportunity." speech to the US Ice Hockey team in 1980.

Jock Tamson: Most inspirational speech? Mel Gibson, Braveheart, "Freedom".

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Ewan Lury: It has to be Aragorn's speech at the Black Gate in Lord of the RIngs: The Return of The KIng. Gets me pumped every time.

Dave Lewis: More Jim Telfer speaking to the forwards on the '97 Lions tour. "Few ever get this far" - love it! Also his speech about the honest rugby player.

The GB men's hockey team defeated Pakistan 2-1 in their Hockey World League 3 quarter-final this afternoon in Antwerp where the pitchside temperature was recorded at 41 degrees celcius during the game - the hottest day in the city since 1954.

Chris Griffiths and Alistair Brogdon scored the goals in the first quarter and GB held Pakistan at bay until a goal in the final 15 minutes.

GB will meet Australia on Friday in the semi-finals after they defeated Ireland 4-1.