LUCY BRONZE believes England having the mentality to see out difficult wins has been a boost in a World Cup of shock exits.
And the Lioness star, 31, paid tribute to Brazil icon Marta and other legends who played in the tournament for the last time in their careers.
On Saturday England go to battle with Colombia in Sydney for a place in the World Cup semis after surviving a tough clash with Nigeria.
Their South American opponents have proven to be giant killers claiming shock victories against Germany and South Korea leading to surprise group-stage exits for both.
And England will be going into the game without in-form forward Lauren James.