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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Oliver Browning

Watch: England fans react as Lionesses reach World Cup final

Reuters

Supporters watch on as England book their place in the Women’s World Cup final with an impressive win against Australia.

Fans have gathered in London to watch the Lionesses make history with a 3-1 over the tournament co-hosts.

England roared into a first-half lead as Ella Toone sent a stunning strike into the top corner, but Sam Kerr hit back with a screamer of her own to level the game shortly after the break.

With the game in the balance, Lauren Hemp popped up to poke home a second, giving the European champions a 2-1 lead heading into the final exchanges.

Alessia Russo then added a third in the 86th minute, finishing off a fine counter-attack to put the Lionesses into their first-ever World Cup final.

They will face Spain in the showpiece on Sunday, looking to follow up last summer’s Euros success with the biggest trophy of all.

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