The Lionesses improved in their next match, making it two wins from two with another 1-0 win over Denmark.
Lauren James announced herself on the global stage with a superb strike from the edge of the box just six minutes into her first World Cup start.
How did England get here?
Australia v England (11:00 BST)
Unbeaten England's journey to the World Cup semi-final hasn't exactly been what you call smooth.
Back in mid-July they started with a lacklustre performance against tournament debutants Haiti but held on for a narrow 1-0 victory in Brisbane.
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How to watch on the BBC
Australia v England (11:00 BST)
BBC One
Time for some admin.
England's World Cup semi-final against Australia will be live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Build-up will get under way from 10:00 BST.
BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds will have radio commentary, build-up to that also starts from 10:00 BST.
You're in the right place guys!
Get Involved
#bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
We want to hear from you, how and where will you be watching?
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Never stopped me dreaming
Australia v England (11:00 BST)
By one o'clock UK time England could be in their very first World Cup final.
It doesn't quite seem right, us England fans have been wanting this feeling for years.
Today, it has never felt closer.
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And all those years of hurt...
Australia v England (11:00 BST)
Of course, England have been here before, in fact World Cup semi-finals have become a bit of a habit.
I remember staying up into the early hours to see England lose 2-1 to Japan in 2015.
I watched the Lionesses lose by the same scoreline to the USA in a crowded pub in Birmingham four years ago.
This time though, this time it might just be different.
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It's coming home?
Australia v England (11:00 BST)
In just under three hours England and Australia will battle things out at Stadium Australia for the chance to join Spain in the World Cup final.
We'll have plenty of time to talk about Australia, don't worry, but for now let's focus on the Lionesses.
No England side has reached a World Cup final since the men did it in 1966. An entire generation is waiting.
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Joe Rindl
All times stated are UK
Win over Denmark put England on the brink
Australia v England (11:00 BST)
The Lionesses improved in their next match, making it two wins from two with another 1-0 win over Denmark.
Lauren James announced herself on the global stage with a superb strike from the edge of the box just six minutes into her first World Cup start.
How did England get here?
Australia v England (11:00 BST)
Unbeaten England's journey to the World Cup semi-final hasn't exactly been what you call smooth.
Back in mid-July they started with a lacklustre performance against tournament debutants Haiti but held on for a narrow 1-0 victory in Brisbane.
Video content
How to watch on the BBC
Australia v England (11:00 BST)
BBC One
Time for some admin.
England's World Cup semi-final against Australia will be live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Build-up will get under way from 10:00 BST.
BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds will have radio commentary, build-up to that also starts from 10:00 BST.
You're in the right place guys!
Get Involved
#bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
We want to hear from you, how and where will you be watching?
Get in touch using the channels above and we'll try to get as many of your messages in as possible.
Did you know you can also attach pictures for us to use via WhatsApp? Give it a go!
We want to see pets in England shirts, morning barbeques and your sneaky "work" from home set-ups!
Never stopped me dreaming
Australia v England (11:00 BST)
By one o'clock UK time England could be in their very first World Cup final.
It doesn't quite seem right, us England fans have been wanting this feeling for years.
Today, it has never felt closer.
And all those years of hurt...
Australia v England (11:00 BST)
Of course, England have been here before, in fact World Cup semi-finals have become a bit of a habit.
I remember staying up into the early hours to see England lose 2-1 to Japan in 2015.
I watched the Lionesses lose by the same scoreline to the USA in a crowded pub in Birmingham four years ago.
This time though, this time it might just be different.
It's coming home?
Australia v England (11:00 BST)
In just under three hours England and Australia will battle things out at Stadium Australia for the chance to join Spain in the World Cup final.
We'll have plenty of time to talk about Australia, don't worry, but for now let's focus on the Lionesses.
No England side has reached a World Cup final since the men did it in 1966. An entire generation is waiting.
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Australia v England (11:00 BST)
Shall we?