Summary

  • Watch or listen to Women's World Cup semi-final in Sydney at top of page (UK only)

  • FT: Australia 1-3 England - Toone opener cancelled out by wonderful Kerr solo strike, Hemp restores England lead & Russo adds third

  • Lionesses into final for first time & become first England football team to reach that stage since 1966

  • England will face Spain in the final on Sunday

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Live Reporting

Joe Rindl

  1. FT: Australia 1-3 England

    At 11:00 BST on Sunday England will play Spain in the World Cup final.

    BBC One coverage will start at 10:00 BST. Start planning your parties now.

  2. WATCH the goals that sent England to the World Cup final

    FT: Australia 1-3 England

  3. 'So excited for the final'

    FT: Australia 1-3 England

    Fara Williams
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    I can't even put into words [what it means to see England reach the final], I was up in the stands with Kelly Smith and we were just sat up there looking at the stadium. The noise in the stadium has been electric.

    We thought if only we had the opportunity to play in front of 85,000 fans. we would have dreamed to do that and these players get to do that and they've had the opportunity to do it. A year ago in the Euros final at Wembley and I thought it couldn't get much better.

    Today with the atmosphere here and the way the players have performed, it has blown me away.

    So excited for the final now.

    Mary Earps and Rachel Daly celebrate at full time.Getty Images

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    Celebratory cannonball in the pool in Greece... everyone poolside got soaking but it was worth it - dare I say it: it's coming home!!!

    Ottilie

    Don't you just love beating Aussies in their own back yard!!!!

    Anon

    What a performance by the girls- inspiring a generation. Little problem that We go on holiday to Spain this Saturday so it will be an interesting Sunday!

    Layla

  5. 'The one thing I've always wanted to do'

    FT: Australia 1-3 England

    England

    England defender Lucy Bronze speaking on BBC One: "The one thing I've always wanted to do is get to a World Cup final.

    "After two times of such disappointment, I can't believe it.

    "We played how we wanted to, we were determined, resilient. We knew the crowd would be crazy and we talked about silencing them and at the end we did that.

    "We all dreamed of being in the final, all our family and friends have boked to stay here until then because they all believed in us. It's been amazing to play against Australia, in Australia, what a fantastic tournament they had but we're in the final."

    On playing Spain in the final: "Spain have been very good, they did have that defeat against Japan. Me and Keira know 90% of the squad very well so we'll be getting questions in the analysis I'm sure."

  6. The agony of defeat, the elation of victory

    FT: Australia 1-3 England

    Sam Kerr covers her face with her shirt.Getty Images
    Australia fans hold their heads in their hands.Getty Images
    Millie Bright embraces Sarina Wiegman into a bear hug.Getty Images
    Hemp is swamped by teammates.Reuters

  7. 'Strangely quiet at full time'

    FT: Australia 1-3 England

    Anna Thompson
    BBC Sport at Stadium Australia

    There was barely any applause when the final whistle went. It was strangely quiet.

    Australia have been phenomenal in their home tournament but England were in control for large parts of the game and thoroughly deserve a first Women's World Cup final.

    'Sweet Caroline' is blaring out in the stadium with the squad joining in singing on the pitch too.

    The Australia players are being consoled and there's another loud cheer when a contemplative Sam Kerr is shown on the big screen.

    She scored one wonder goal and had other chances.

  8. FT: Australia 1-3 England

    Anyone know what the Lightning Seeds are doing on Sunday morning?

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    Prouder than the men's team have ever made me. Best performance I've seen from a forward for many, many years Hempo - if you're ever in Lincoln I owe you a beer.

    Ian

    Don't you just absolutely love Sarina Wiegman! Go on the lasses, let's bring it home!

    OJ, Manchester

    Sarina is such a phenomenal manager - you can tell the team hang on her every word. What a woman. Football's coming home….again

    Emily, London

  10. FT: Australia 1-3 England

    Lucy Bronze is almost choking up speaking to BBC One.

    She started England's semi-final loss to Japan way back in 2015. She's finally seen her side get over the line.

  11. 'Ultimately, quality prevailed'

    FT: Australia 1-3 England

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    What a phenomenal game that was!

    England were in control for the majority of the game but Sam Kerr managed to wrestle Australia back into it.

    So much emotion. The fans were booing when England got the ball and cheered when Australia got anywhere near the goal.

    But ultimately quality prevailed.

    Sam Kerr grimaces as the pain of defeat sets in.Getty Images

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    Lauren James about to complete one of the all time great redemptions on Sunday?

    Sam, Bristol

    Cannot underestimate the block from Carter after Earps’ crucial save. Hemp also absolutely incredible. Her physicality and ability to hold up the ball has been vital for England today.

    Nicky, Isle of Wight

    What a game, what a performance from the team. Particularly Hemp, absolutely outstanding all game from her, get in!

    Lee, Camberley

  13. 'England have shown everything that makes a world class footballer'

    FT: Australia 1-3 England

    Rachel Brown-Finnis
    Ex-England goalkeeper on BBC One

    England are through. They have shown everything from every department that makes a world class footballer. Skill, intelligence, nous, character.

    That's across the board, all the staff. They've knocked out the hosts.

  14. FT: Australia 1-3 England

    Tears in the studio. This is sporting history folks.

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    Richard: Anyone got a spare ticket for Sunday?

    Emma: To every single person involved with this team. THANK YOU. Simply sensational. One more game, Lionesses. History beckons.

    Chris: So are we supposed to just go back to work now?

  16. 'England have learned to execute in big moments'

    FT: Australia 1-3 England

    Karen Bardsley
    Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England players celebrate on the pitch at full time after reaching the final.Reuters

    England have turned their tournament around, each performance has gotten better and better as it has gone on.

    This is the difference between these two sides, the execution when the tired legs kick in, Sam Kerr's missing that goal.

    These are the huge moments that England have learned over the years.

  17. ENGLAND REACH THE WORLD CUP FINAL
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    FT: Australia 1-3 England

    For the first time since 1966 an England team is into a football World Cup final.

    They will face Spain on Sunday at 11:00 BST on BBC One!

    Goosebumps.

    England's place in the final is shown on the stadium scoreboard.PA Media

  18. FULL-TIME

    Australia 1-3 England

    It's all over! England have done it!

    Players on the pitch react to the full time whistle.Reuters

  19. Australia 1-3 England

    Ten more seconds.

  20. Australia 1-3 England

    One more minute. Sixty seconds.

    England are about to reach their first Women's World Cup final.