England took one step closer to bringing football home again after a sensational 3-1 win over co-hosts Australia in the semi-final on Wednesday. The victory sees the Lionesses reach the final of the Women’s World Cup for the first time in their history.
This monumental occasion marks yet another milestone under Sarina Wiegman and now, only Spain stand in England’s way of ultimate glory.
We’ve collated a whole bunch of the best photos from England’s semi-final win over the Matildas, including fan reactions at both Stadium Australia and back home at Wembley, as well as the goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo.
17. Ella Toone celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 16, 2023. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) (Photo by SAEED KHAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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18. Ella Toone celebrates scoring her team’s first goal during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 16, 2023. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)
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19. Ella Toone of England celebrates after scoring her team's first goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
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20. England fans celebrate their team first goal as they watch a screen showing the Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England, at Boxpark Wembley in London on August 16, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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