Neil Johnston
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This final is kicking-off at 8pm local time and fans have been congregating outside Stadium Australia for the past few hours. It's a stadium fit for a final of this magnitude. There will be more than 75,000 inside by kick-off.

The sun has been shining all day in Sydney and there has been a lovely atmosphere as England fans young and old come together to see if the Lionesses can produce the game of their lives and conquer the world.

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England's men's team have released a video, external wishing the Lionesses luck for today's final.

Bukayo Saka: "I just wanted to say a massive good luck to all the Lionesses. You’ve done amazing so far. So enjoy the occasion. We wish you all the best for the final."

Aaron Ramsdale: "Just want to congratulate you on getting to the WC final. What a few years it’s been for the Lionesses. Hopefully you’ll make it a double and go two-for-two. Just give it everything and hopefully you’ll be coming back from Australia with that trophy"

Callum Wilson: "Congratulations on the amazing achievement so far."

Kieran Trippier: "You’ve done amazing and done everyone proud back home. One more step. One final push. Bring it home."

Harry Kane: "Best of luck for the final World Cup final. I’ll be watching. Amazing journey so far, you should be so proud of yourselves. So go and get that World Cup win and bring that trophy home."

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England captain Millie Bright was asked if she was conscious of 1966 and what the players felt about this being their chance to take their place in history: "We live in the moment. Yes, it is a World Cup final, but for us it is just another game.

"Our preparations don't change, no matter the stage in the tournament, and for me that is key.

"The players will be allowed to prepare in any way they need to, like we normally do, and we have a game plan that we have to go out and execute.

"But I think everyone knows how big this is. I think it has been players' dreams for years. Everyone already knows that. Everyone knows how passionate our nation is back home and they want us to win, but for us there is a process of a game plan to execute. But yes, we need to play the game of our lives."

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England defender Jess Carter says she is "the best version of herself" going into the Women's World Cup final.

Carter, 25, was a substitute as England won Euro 2022 but has started five of England's six matches in Australia.

The Chelsea centre-back has been integral to England's successful use of a back three during the tournament.

"It's been a bit mad, to be honest. Twelve months ago, I wasn't in the place I wanted to be in," said Carter, who now has 23 caps for England.

"I've had tremendous support from all the staff in terms of getting back to being the best version of me. I'm back to a place where I want to be and you can see it in my performances."

Rhianna: I think we’re about to see Sarina name an unchanged side to start and then bring on James and Kelly second half 60th minute-ish i.e. business as usual from Sarina.

Kevin: I was two years old in the summer of 1966. I was there, but I don't remember it. A lifetime of watching English football and now this. Drama ahead.

It's England mania across the front and back pages of today's papers.

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Millie Bright on what it means to captain England in a World Cup final: "It's massive, but it is massive for the team. It is always 'we before me', for me.

"No matter whether I have got the armband or not, it is always a huge privilege and an honour and I think it will be the biggest moment in our careers.

"I always say our careers, because it is a team. Nothing is individual, but it is obviously a dream come true to be in a World Cup final and to lead the girls out, there are no words to describe it. But ultimately it's the team."

England striker Alessia Russo says that the England squad are "locked in" and ready to handle the pressure of the Women's World Cup final.

Russo, 24, has started every match in the competition so far and scored in the semi-final win over Australia.

"Obviously this is the biggest game, the one you dream about, the one that means the most," said Russo.

"I feel like it will hit when we're in the tunnel and ready to walk out. It's an incredible occasion, it's been an unbelievable tournament and this is it - this is exactly where we want to be. We can't wait."

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Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley has told the Football Daily podcast that she would start Ella Toone over Lauren James in the final: "The work Ella Toone has done has been exceptional when she has stepped into the 10 position.

"I think she is undroppable at this moment. She scored that banger in the semi-final to set England off on the right foot. The work she does, how she creates space for her team-mates and the way she presses. We are going to have to be really disciplined in the way we press Spain because they are going to have a lot of possession.

"You’ve got Lauren James then on the bench who could change the game in a heartbeat. What a weapon to have. You wouldn’t want to see those fresh legs come on if you were the Spanish midfield."

Lauren James was banned for two games after she was sent off for stepping on the back of Nigeria's Michelle Alozie during England's last 16 match.

Will she be restored to the starting line-up today or will Sarina Wiegman stick with Ella Toone?

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Speaking of team news, the results are in!

We asked you to pick your England XI to face Spain in the World Cup final and this is what you went with.

It's not the formation we have seen Sarina Wiegman use in the past few matches with the England boss opting for a back three.

What do we think?

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BBC Sport at Stadium Australia

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Spain have gone early and announced their team and Salma Paralluelo, the teenager who came off the bench to score in the quarter-finals and the semi-finals, starts.

Ballon d'Or holder Alexia Putellas is on the bench. Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati starts.

Spain XI: Cata, Batlle, Paredes, Codina, Olga, Abelleira, Bonmati, Hermoso, Redondo, Caldentey, Paralluelo.

Well, wasn't expecting Spain to drop their team news at 8.25am but here we are...

So, how are we all feeling? Pumped? Nervous? Already pacing the room? All of the above?

Pre-match nerves are already flaring up around BBC Sport HQ in Salford. I can barely even look at my bacon butty.

But, how often do England reach the final of a World Cup? Well, once every 57 years apparently. So let's all try to enjoy this magnificent achievement.

Let us know where you're watching from, hosting a party? In the car? Watching through your hands?

Describe the scene or, better yet, send us a photo of how you're taking this one in. We want pictures of your parties, your pets in England get up and your houses decorated for the occasion.

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It has taken 57 years for an England team to get to this point, another World Cup final.

When Bobby Moore lifted that trophy in 1966 I wonder if fans thought it would take this long to watch their country have a chance at glory again?

This Lionesses team have emerged as a force to be reckoned with on the global stage and, after becoming European Champions last year, have inspired a generation of young footballers and made everyone believe that they are truly capable of great things.

It is something England fans are not used to, reaching back-to-back finals at major tournaments.

So let's embrace it.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport at Stadium Australia

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It was an enjoyable trip over to Stadium Australia earlier this afternoon, around five hours before kick-off.

England fans were making noise on the metro from Central Station via Lidcombe to the Olympic Park.

These women have been snapped by all the media outlets throughout the tournament having arrived at every game in full England outfits, draped in flags, face paint and holding instruments.

They were banging their drums and chanting on the train, encouraged by some of the locals who were clapping.

When we got off the station we were greeted by balloon pillars along the exit route in the Spain and England colours.

Fans were already forming small queues to buy the last stock of merchandise and the band was playing by the main stage.

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Here are the details you're going to need throughout the morning:

This live page will run uninterrupted, bringing you all the build-up, live action and reaction throughout the day.

BBC Radio 5 Live build-up will be uninterrupted from 10:00 BST (there will be bits before then too!)

BBC One coverage will start at 09:45 BST and that will also be available on BBC iPlayer.

All of these things will be available on this page, which will also have the best in-play video clips and all the best social reaction, too.

So basically, grab a brew, refreshments, whatever you need to get you through this. And stick with me.

Whatever happens today we’ll have a new name on the World Cup trophy.

Neither England or Spain have won the Women’s World Cup. They have already made history for their countries by reaching a first Women's World Cup final.

But only one can take home that prestigious bit of metal.

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