The Lionesses reached FIFA women world cup final

Australia 1-3 England: The Lionesses reached their first World Cup final and will now play Spain in Sunday’s Sydney showpiece after a near-immaculate display.Sensational England capitalise on Sam Kerr’s missed moment to make World Cup history.Millie Bright is the first player to lead England to the final of the world cup since Bobby Moore in 1966. She could also lead England to world cup glory for the first time since 1966

England fans join together to sing 'Sweet Caroline' as Lionesses reach World Cup final

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England reach the game’s grandest stage, having fittingly reached their greatest level so far.

Such was the professionally commanding nature of this 3-1 semi-final win over hosts Australia that they somehow made this moment of glorious football history feel like it was always coming. They have just got better and better as this World Cup has gone on, as symbolised by all of Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo coming to form with goals, and as crowned now with a place in the final itself.

It was celebrated, of course, with a delirious rendition of Sweet Caroline in the centre circle.word that can be used to describe this England as a whole, as they are now one game away from becoming world champions as well as European champions.