 England are through to the Women's World Cup final after an impressive victory over joint-hosts Australia. The Lionesses will face Spain in Sunday's showpiece event in Sydney after Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo scored in a 3-1 win to knock out Australia. Sarina Wiegman's England are bidding to lift the Women's World Cup trophy for the first time, having become European champions last summer. Mary Earps, 7 Could do nothing to prevent Women's Super League rival Sam Kerr from equalising with a brilliant long-range strike but produced an important save late on. Lucy Bronze, 7 Came into the game more after half-time after a subdued opening 45 minutes. Never lets Wiegman down and her experience was needed after England were pegged back. England recovered from Sam Kerr's sensational equaliser (Picture: Getty) Millie Bright, 7 Failed to close down Kerr for Australia's goal but it was her long punt that led to England's second. Also almost scored with a header that drifted just wide. Alex Greenwood, 9 An assured performance from the Manchester City full-back despite an early booking. Should have had an assist when she curled a fantastic through ball to Georgia Stanway and made multiple crucial headers and clearances in her own box. Jess Carter, 6 Put in few important tackles, one to halt Kerr as she slalomed into England's penalty box. Can improve her distribution, though, with several passes failing to find their mark. Alex Greenwood starred for the Lionesses (Picture: Getty) Rachel Daly, 6 Didn't stand out but that was largely due to the control England had for large periods rather than any notable mistakes. Keira Walsh, 7 Always offers England control in the middle of the park, though she can take more risks with her pinpoint passing. Georgia Stanway, 6 Scuffed an early attempt after a great run to get on the end of Greenwood's through ball but was lively throughout. Ella Toone, 8 Rif){kind=link}
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England are through to the Women’s World Cup final after an impressive victory over joint-hosts Australia.
The Lionesses will face Spain in Sunday’s showpiece event in Sydney after Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo scored in a 3-1 win to knock out Australia.
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Sarina Wiegman’s England are bidding to lift the Women’s World Cup trophy for the first time, having become European champions last summer.