beth mead. she has scored _ will score the england? beth mead.ll score the england? beth mead. i she has scored so many, hasn't she? 0f she has scored so many, hasn't she? of course all england fans want england to win, but the fact that england to win, but the fact that england are in the final, what has it done for the women's game in your view? latte it done for the women's game in your view? ~ ., ., , ., ., view? we want to see the women do well and be — view? we want to see the women do well and be successful— view? we want to see the women do well and be successful and _ view? we want to see the women do well and be successful and for- view? we want to see the women do well and be successful and for them, particularly the players it's inspiring to see them playing the way that they are in this country. they have got the home advantage that all the fans are behind them, so i think that atmosphere and it being in the home nation has really made it a fantastic day today. but in my opinion, even if they did make it to the final i feel like the

and when beth mead got _ butter in the heat. russo! and when beth mead got a _ butter in the heat.akers. the hat-trick— became record breakers. the hat-trick is _ became record breakers. the hat-trick is in! _ became record breakers. the hat-trick is in! eight - became record breakers. the hat-trick is in! eight for - became record breakers. the hat-trick is in! eight for the l became record breakers. thej hat-trick is in! eight for the a team, hat-trick is in! eight for the a team. she — hat-trick is in! eight for the a team, she loves _ hat-trick is in! eight for the a team, she loves it _ hat-trick is in! eight for the a team, she loves it when - hat-trick is in! eight for the a team, she loves it when a - hat-trick is in! eight for the a l team, she loves it when a plan hat-trick is in! eight for the a - team, she loves it when a plan comes together. earlier though, team, she loves it when a plan comes together. earlierthough, northern together. earlier though, northern ireland together. earlierthough, northern ireland because my plan was unravelling. a dominant performance wil

beth mead - given. england were getting into the swing of things. beth mead was - given.in a blistering attack, but ellen white could not have the final flourish. plenty to ponder at half time. the win was not in the bag yet. austria were not prepared to lie down. in front of a record—breaking women's euros crowd, this was not england's best performance by a long shot. at their firstjob is done. smiles all round. beyond words. what an amazing night. great to start the tournament with a win, and really happy to get a goal for my team. win, and really happy to get a goal for my team-— win, and really happy to get a goal for my team. tournament football. it's not for my team. tournament football. it's not about _ for my team. tournament football. it's not about how _ for my team. tournament football. it's not about how you _ for my team. tournament football. it's not about how you start, - for my team. tournament football. it's not about how you start, it's i it's not about how you start, it's how you finish. our sports editor dan roan is at old trafford. notjust a big night

i know beth mead got the golden boot, but win. i know beth mead got the golden boot. but who — win.- win. i know beth mead got the golden boot, but who has impressed you - boot, but who has impressed you most? , ., ,, boot, but who has impressed you most? ., ,, , boot, but who has impressed you most? , ., ,, , you most? mary earps with her saves. you both -la , most? mary earps with her saves. you both play. who — most? mary earps with her saves. you both play. who do _ most? mary earps with her saves. you both play, who do you _ most? mary earps with her saves. you both play, who do you play _ most? mary earps with her saves. you both play, who do you play for? - both play, who do you play for? bradford city. how much more inspiration does this give you to try even harder with your own game? a lot of inspiration to try and get there _ a lot of inspiration to try and get there and — a lot of inspiration to try and get there and to where they are now. it there and to where they are now. [it really there and to where they are now. it really pushes you on that much, does it? , , ., , .

beth mead is the player of the tournament.oss—up between whether it would be beth mead or alexandra popp who sadly couldn't play. there is a trophy. she will be delighted with that. �* , . , trophy. she will be delighted with that. �* , ., , ., trophy. she will be delighted with that. �* , ., ., trophy. she will be delighted with that. ~ , ., ., . , that. and she has had an incredible tournament. _ that. and she has had an incredible tournament, she _ that. and she has had an incredible tournament, she has _ that. and she has had an incredible tournament, she has seen - that. and she has had an incredible tournament, she has seen the - that. and she has had an incredible | tournament, she has seen the gold, that. and she has had an incredible i tournament, she has seen the gold, a massive part of why the lionesses have been able to make it to the final. her role has been vital in getting them there.— final. her role has been vital in getting them there. that is quite a bi troh getting them there. that is quite a big trephy for

so you have beth mead for the lionesses, that? so you have beth mead for the lionesses. she _ that?ad for the lionesses, she is on six _ that? so you have beth mead for the lionesses, she is on six goals. - that? so you have beth mead for the lionesses, she is on six goals. i - lionesses, she is on six goals. i think she scored four hat tricks in the last nine months. herform has been really incredible. and then on the other side of the giant many you have alexandra popp and what is incredible about her story is that she didn't start on the first game of the tournament, she hadn't played in euros before she is 31. she came off the bench and at first match and when she scored there was a massive outpouring of emotion. she was punching the ground because she missed the last two competitions because of injury. so this is her real big chance. she may not have even played many games because the player who started that game was first choice. and alexandra popp is coming and taken a chance and run it. she would like to say that both players, both six goals, both in the final. he was a —— i

within four minutes, top score beth mead almost repaid that trust.england needed to take a breath — and with calm heads came the breakthrough. mead! she's done it again! england lead in the semifinal! the ecstatic gasps of 30,000 england supporters inhaling the ball into the net for beth mead's sixth goal of the tournament. half—time brought respite and chance to remind each other to leave no regrets on the bramall lane pitch. lucy bronze got the memo. luzy bronze strikes gold for england! the dreaded var check meant an anxious wait, finally confirmation came of how close it was. var once again sweden's nemesis. ellen white had played her part, the dynamic crowd favourite alessia russo came on, hoping to make another impact. she would get her chance, but not before england once again had to be alert. it wasn't a clean shot, but the save needed to be perfection. mary earps, take a bow. from one goalkeeper�*s pleasure to an absolute howler. russo was a menace, but this audacious backheel was surely just wishful thinking. oh, my — lindahl will never wan

but now you have got beth mead and others, so which ones are you looking up to?t is a very big thin , looking up to? it is a very big thing. when _ looking up to? it is a very big thing. when i _ looking up to? it is a very big thing, when i first _ looking up to? it is a very big thing, when i first started, i looking up to? it is a very big l thing, when i first started, but growing — thing, when i first started, but growing up and watching them all, it was like _ growing up and watching them all, it was like inspiring because i grew up with it _ was like inspiring because i grew up with it instead of like growing up before _ with it instead of like growing up before it — with it instead of like growing up before it and it was a bit shy. but they— before it and it was a bit shy. but they have — before it and it was a bit shy. but they have got so much more confidence. you like doing what you do. ., ., �* confidence. you like doing what you do. ., ., , confidence. you like doing what you do. ., ., �* . , ., do. you don't feel 'udged any more because you _ do. yo

keep an eye on the competition between beth mead and...s. last week ahead of the england game against spain, i bumped into one fan from germany who had flown over here especially for the tournament, she has a football player and she said even before the legacy gets cut about, this tournament has changed her life. ., ., about, this tournament has changed herlife. ., , ., , her life. football really means everything _ her life. football really means everything to _ her life. football really means everything to me. _ her life. football really means everything to me. it's - her life. football really means everything to me. it's my - her life. football really means everything to me. it's my life, j her life. football really means - everything to me. it's my life, my biggest _ everything to me. it's my life, my biggest passion. the time here during — biggest passion. the time here during this tournament has probably been the _ during this tournament has probably been the happiest time in my life. i have arrived — been the happiest time in my lif

within four minutes, top scorer beth mead almost repaid that trust. it's a good one. off the bar!ngland's goalkeeper busier than in all previous matches. england needed to take a breath and with calm heads, came the breakthrough. mead! she's done it again! england lead in the semi—final! halftime brought a welcome respite and a chance to remind each other to leave no regrets on the bramhall lane pitch. lucy bronze got the memo. lucy bronze strikes goalfor england! england once again had to be alert. oh, and what a save, earps. it wasn't a clean shot, but the save needed to be perfection. mary earps, take a bow. from one goalkeeper�*s pleasure, to an absolute howler. russo, an absolute menace in sweden's box but this backheel was audacious. england's march to the wembley arch was becoming a canter and fran kirby's mastery in midfield reaped the reward she so deserved. delirium inside bramall lane! and when the final whistle blew and that semi—final hoodoo had been banished, the emotions could finally flow for players and for fans. i think when the full time whistle came, we didn't

absolutely. 3- two england- _ beth mead trying to get that golden boot.e? . ~' everything crossed. is it coming home? ., ,, , . home? thank you very much. excitement — home? thank you very much. excitement building. - home? thank you very much. excitement building. the - home? thank you very much. - excitement building. the atmosphere here is really, really lovely. it is so positive. which will be music to the ears of antiracism campaigner. with me is anti racism campaigner shaista aziz. how many signatures did you manage to get? how many signatures did you manage to net? ., , . how many signatures did you manage to tet? ., , ., , , how many signatures did you manage to iet? ., , ., , , to get? people are still signing the robe to get? people are still signing the probe shown. _ to get? people are still signing the probe shown, as _ to get? people are still signing the probe shown, as you _ to get? people are still signing the probe shown, as you recall - probe shown, as you recall there were some horrific racism. if you contrast that with what is happeni

you know, on one side, you have beth mead for england. they're on home soil. they haven't one. you know it's, it's 1966 and national trophy, they'll be trying to look for their 1st made a trophy for the women side. and germany in this tournament, they pretty much own the tournament. they keep on winning and they're laid by alexandra pope. also in the running for the golden boots. so any time you have to dynamic strikers going up, you know, to size a been spectacular, offensively strong in the back. i'm expecting a lot of firecrackers. a lot of people say the home field advantage, you know, we'll get them over that. people have england winning, you know, but if history proves anything, 2009, they meant the final in germany. demolished england. we have to wait and see, i'm sure everyone will have their popcorn ready as well. i it should be one heck of a match x i saying match ahead this evening. chris harrington, dealer d w sports. thank you very much. thank you. if thousands of flamingo checks are born in europe's biggest colony and sullen spain before the hatch, things fly off

more than doubled the number for euro 2017, beth mead scored the 1st half gl for england, who are among the favorites. before we go, let's get a quick recap of our top story at this hour. british prime minister voice john and is to find a growing clamor for him to stand down over a series of scandals. dozens of his ministers and senior aides have quit for the last 2 days as he was update at this hour coming up next is our documentary a bittersweet deal? looking at the diabetes business is of course, always more news and analysis on our website to you talk. i'm claire richardson in berlin. thank you so much for joining us. as you go to any issues with all say, we'll credit you.

beth mead is on fire scoring six goals already. it's exciting how the game will pan out.ng how the game will pan out-— already. it's exciting how the game will an out. . . ., . will pan out. we are hearing so much about the coach _ will pan out. we are hearing so much about the coach as _ will pan out. we are hearing so much about the coach as well. _ will pan out. we are hearing so much about the coach as well. why - will pan out. we are hearing so much about the coach as well. why is - will pan out. we are hearing so much about the coach as well. why is this i about the coach as well. why is this such a big story? the about the coach as well. why is this such a big story?— about the coach as well. why is this such a big story? the messages i'm caettin such a big story? the messages i'm getting from — such a big story? the messages i'm getting from the — such a big story? the messages i'm getting from the players _ such a big story? the messages i'm getting from the players and - such a big story? the messages i'm getting from the players and how i getting from the playe

forward beth mead scored her 6th goal of the tournament, giving her the joint most goals in a single euros. england will play either germany or france who phase off on wednesday. and for more on the women's era, semi final i'm joined by our sports reporter mateus blake. when he has, how did english get it done tonight? he has so for an ill seems like a very, very easy game for english, but it was anything but that apparently in the 1st half of the game, sweden was the better team in the very 1st minute. sweden had a great chance of scoring the one goal and then only 5 minutes later they could have put the 2nd one past england. so as we say in football, you know, if you're not efficient up front, then eventually you will regret that. and that is exactly what happened to sweden in this case. so england managed to actually sort out the defense in the 1st half. there weren't as open anymore in the back half. and then in the very 1st chance that england head, this court, the one mill, and that is exactly what happens then if you don't go up front, you actually eventually concede, and beth

beth mead scored the 1st half goal for england, who are among the favorites. and one of europe's most famous summer festivals is back after being canceled for the past 2 years. because of the pandemic, thousands of revelers gathered in pamplona in northern spain. to celebrate the return of the festival of sanford mean, best known for the daily running of the bulls through the city center. mid day fireworks kicked off the 9 day event, which is accompanied by non stop partying. the 1st bull run takes place on thursday . and before we go, a quick reminder of our top story at this hour, british prime minister boris johnson is defying a growing clamor for him to stand down for a series of scandals. dozens of his ministers and senior 8th have quit over the last 2 days. as your needs are coming up next. as a documentary on atlanta, davinci is mysterious masterpiece. the version of the rocks. stay tuned for that or check out our website, d, w dot com for more news analysis. i'm clear, richardson, thank you so much for joining us. a we're interested the global economy,

4 weeks and ticket sailed already top half a 1000000 more than doubled the number for euro 2017, beth mead scored the 1st half of gold for england who are among the favorites. and one of europe's most famous summer festivals is back after being canceled the past 2 years. because of the pandemic, thousands of revelers gathered in pomp lona in northern spain. to celebrate the return of the festival of santa feather mean, best known for the daily running of the bulls through the city center. mid day fireworks kicked off the 9 day event, which is accompanied by non stop partying. the 1st bull run, it takes place on thursday. and just before we go, a quick look at our top story at this hour. but his prime minister boris johnson, is defying 8 growing clamor for him to stand down over a series of scandals. dozens of his ministers and senior aides have quit over the last 2 days. there's an update at this hour of next is her portraying the lives of women across asia. of course it's always more news and analysis on our website that's at t w dot com. i'm claire richardson. thank you so much for takin

to press, and up popped alexandra popp for her sixth goal of the tournament, equal with england's beth mead and what's likely to be a record—breaking crowd for a man or women's euro match. jim lumsden, bbc news. no doubt the england team would have been watching tonight's game with interest. meanwhile, more than nine million people tuned in for their 4—0 semi—final win over sweden. our sports news correspondent laura scott has more on the women's team reaching a first major final since 2009. back to base and back to business for the lionesses after a triumphant night in sheffield. all the way across. where stunning saves and spectacular goals sent england's women through to their first major final in 13 years. that was the euros in 2009, where england were captained by faye white — shown here in the mask. she hailed the progress she's seen in women's football. in all those years, during my career and my former team—mates' as well, championing the game, trying to bring down barriers. it was hard, but it was definitely worth it after what we've witnessed. from trafalgar square to screens arou

and with beth mead closing in on the golden boot a deflection brought her fifth of the tournament.ething special. an unfortunate own goal made it five a night when england sent a message that they had a team to beat. northern ireland sent their fans home. you make they played their best. sound like they'd have done so well. this is the start of something much bigger. taste well. this is the start of something much bigger-— much bigger. we are going to win! fiuures much bigger. we are going to win! figures were _ much bigger. we are going to win! figures were superb. _ much bigger. we are going to win! figures were superb. these i much bigger. we are going to win! figures were superb. these two i much bigger. we are going to win! l figures were superb. these two play football. they are role models. it is wonderful. football. they are role models. it is wonderful-— is wonderful. this was another record-breaking _ is wonderful. this was another record-breaking night - is wonderful. this was another record-breaking night for i is wonderful. this was another i record-breaking night for

you have beth mead and alexandra popp _ golden boot. you can say who has played well, but collectively as a team they have all chipped _ collectively as a team they have all chipped in — collectively as a team they have all chipped in at the right time, they have _ chipped in at the right time, they have all— chipped in at the right time, they have all made sure they contributed, whether— have all made sure they contributed, whether it's — have all made sure they contributed, whether it's starting to game or off the bench — whether it's starting to game or off the bench and that's been key to the tournament— the bench and that's been key to the tournament for them. the}r the bench and that's been key to the tournament for them.— the bench and that's been key to the tournament for them. they talk about ins-airin a tournament for them. they talk about inspiring a generation. _ tournament for them. they talk about inspiring a generation. leah _ inspiring a generation. leah williamson has been saying that. but they say it's about doing it f

england's winning goal was scored by beth mead, in a match played in front of a record crowd of almostho are in group a with austria, northern ireland and norway, are aiming to win their first major tournament. to japan now, where prime minister fumio kishida has pledged to restart more nuclear power plants to provide energy as the country struggles with its hottest summer on record. but 11 years on from the fukushima disaster, nuclear plants remain deeply unpopular among the japanese public. and as storage runs low at the fukushima site, treated cooling water is due to be released into the pacific, a policy local fishermen strongly oppose. 0ur tokyo correspondent rupert wingfield—hayes has gained rare access to the fukushima plant and sent this report. this is raw fish, just from the sea off here in fukushima, caught this morning. would you dare to eat this? well, according to ono—san here, who caught it, he says there is nothing for me to be worried about. "nothing to worry about, it's safe." well, it certainly tastes good! bell rings for years after the nuclear disaster, no—one want

england's winning goal was scored by beth mead, in a match played in front of a record crowd of almosthern ireland and norway, are aiming to win their first major tournament. at wimbledon — rafael nadal is facing a battle to be fit in time for his semifinal against nick kyrgios on friday. nadal strained an abdominal muscle during his five set victory over the american, taylor fritz. chetan pathak rounds up all the action. if there is one man who knows how to win when he is injured it is rafael nadal. even warriors like him have their limit but my goodness me, did he pull off one of his great wins here at wimbledon on wednesday against taylor fritz, the american iith seat on an outstanding grasscourt season. taylor fritz won the first and third sets but rafael nadal does not go away and the final set tie—break was won decisively. rafael nadal has already won the french open and australians opened this year, now in the last four at wimbledon in an extraordinary year at the age of 36 despite injury problems, still powering through. awaiting rafael nadal in the semifinals is nick kyrgios.

she's now the tournament's joint leading scorer, along with england striker beth mead, on six goals.have pressure because both teams know what you can win that night. they have the whole nation behind them but it can also give energy. the whole england nation is expecting them to win and to win in their own country. we are going to give our best to avoid that. we'll be back to birmingham shortly, but some breaking news elsewhere this morning. four—time formula one world champion sebastian vettel is retiring at the end of the season. the german, who currently drives for aston martin, is one of the sport's most succesful ever drivers. he's won 53 races in his career and enjoyed his most prolific spell between 2010 and 2013 when he won all four of his world titles, back—to—back, for red bull. committing to my passion the way i did in the way i think it is right does no longer go side by side with my wish to be a great father and husband. the energy it takes to become one with the car and the team, to chase perfection takes focus and commitment. my goals have shifted from winning races a

the tournament. england, all the slight favorites to win choose de semi final against sweden in beth mead. they have the tournament top scorer and coach that in a vic mon, one, the euros with her native netherlands last time out in 2017. so far this squad has managed to juggle the expectation and pressure that comes with being hosts, seats, especially those thought we raised in the atmosphere and sounded so far has been outstanding for support when the people been coming, watching at home. and the message is up again, sent in, and they're not sound in where see the grateful for that. but i think it shows the growth as a gave the direction that way. why is continuing the tournament has shown a boost in the popularity of the women's game and the sell out trout is expected in sheffield. however, semi finalists sweden have had several video, assistant referee decisions go against them. and now reports have emerged that you a for a, using far fewer via cameras that at the men's euros last year. for us at all, throughout the visit, we have 50 percent fuel via our cameras in our tenement that th

first of all thanks to beth mead, she opened the scoring and england never really looked back.ir lead in the second half, before alissia russo�*s fabulous back heel — one of the standout moments of the game — made it 3—0. and then fran kirby added a fourth, to confirm england's place in the final on sunday. what a night it was for english football. well, the former arsenal and england striker ian wright spoke to bbc sport about the importance of batting away negativity and the impact the lionesses�* success will have on young girls around the country. you're never going to not get the negativity from people. i saw a wonderful quote of someone saying don't worry about the dinosaurs screaming at the meteor. the women's game is here to stay and what we are seeing with these ladies underwear they are inspiring everybody is that nothing is going to stop it. i love it, i hope they can finish it off simply because they deserve to end all those heroes, the mums, dads, the brothers, the uncles, all those people who had to take those girls all over the countryjust people who had to take

golden boot leader beth mead had put england ahead in the first half against the run of play, with hereden continued to pile on the pressure. but alessia russo scored from an outrageous back heel. fran kirby got the fourth, chipping keeper hedvig lindahl to complete the rout. we said before the tournament and we still say that every time we want to inspire the nation i think that's what we are doing. we want to make a difference so we hope that everyone is so enthusiastic and at the end the whole country is proud of us and that more, even more girls and boys start playing football. france are gearing up for theirfirst european championship semi—final on wednesday against continental heavyweights germany at stadium mk in milton keynes. the french finally ended their run of quarter—final eliminations in major tournaments with a 1—0 victory over netherlands on saturday. manager corinne diacre says the squad is excited, but up against an opponent that has won 6 of the last 7 euros, she added that they "mustn't play the game before their time." cecilie ludwig has won stage three of the inau

almost 69,000 watched on as beth mead scored the game's only goal in the 16th minute when the austriang the line, and sarina weigman's team then did enough to keep a clean sheet and take the victory. just unbelievable, playing here, old trafford, 70,000 people, making lots of noise, going behind us, standing behind us, so it was really incredible. and i hope they keep coming, and they do because we have sold out stadiums. thursday night's group a match will be northern ireland's debut at a major tournament when they take on two—time winners norway in southampton. ada hegerberg back in the norwegian squad after she returned from a five—year international absence in march. england and india clash in the first of three t20 internationals later with this match being played in southampton. new captainjos buttler takes charge of england after eoin morgan's retirement with a new head coach for the shorter format in australia's matthew mott. i think it is really important i think it is really important i take really good care of my own game and i want to try and beat a captain who leads from t

yet she's for potentially the golden boot. vet she's competed on goal with beth mead. down to beth is in a? yes, we will keep an eye on it. we will be watching it. for now we will see you at the half—time break for that i will hand you back. thank you very much. good luck to the lionesses polls. the prince of wales accepted a payment of one million pounds from the family of osama bin laden according to a report in the sunday times. prince charles accepted the money from two of the infamous al-qaeda leader's half—brothers in 2013, two years after he was killed. 0ur royal correspondentjonny dymond says it doesn't appear that he's done anything technically wrong. there are lots of good, ethical and logical explanations, legal explanations for what's going on. but it is not a good look for the heir to the throne. there's no doubt about that. the palace says this was a decade ago. all the necessary checks were made. you don't disown an entire family because of the actions of one son. and it disputes a lot of the detail in the newspaper stories today, but it does not dispute

difference in the table, and england got off to a slow start in the opening match against austria, beth meadhe win but they are behind norway in the table, which means that england have got a big task ahead. norway have got a big task ahead. norway have got a few big names in their squad, so england are going to have to put a stop to them tonight. then of course be group match later on this week against the two home nations, very much looking forward to england taking on northern ireland. . ~ to england taking on northern ireland. ., ~ i. time for a look at the weather. here's chris fawkes. it's literally another scorcher. yes, and we could get some

completely different atmosphere, we are so many young girls, so many families, all with their signs, beth meadt. —— can i have your shirt. what it is all about. —— can i have yourshirt. look what it is all about. —— can i have your shirt. look around, they are here, the legacy has orally started. thank you very much, we will catch up thank you very much, we will catch up with you later on. standing in england's way are 8—time champions, germany. there, supporters hope it will raise the profile of women's football. the german side is one of the most successful in the world, but those within the sport say it is still underfunded and undervalued. the bbc�*s, jenny hill, went to meet the amateur players of fc internationale in berlin. preparing for the clash. an historic game lies ahead and it's energised team training for these berlin amateurs. but here even in rivalry there's solidarity. it would be great if germany wins but still england is a great team so i would be not too sad about it. it's really nice to see that women's football is supported. looking back i wish that i could enjoy women's

up in newcastle the former coach of striker beth mead was watching and wincing.ting england to up their game. wanting england to up their name. ~ , . wanting england to up their iame_ . , ., ., ' , wanting england to up their came.~ h, , game. we started off very good that we just _ game. we started off very good that we just need _ game. we started off very good that we just need to _ game. we started off very good that we just need to try - game. we started off very good that we just need to try and - that we just need to try and -et that we just need to try and get the _ that we just need to try and get the goals in now. | that we just need to try and get the goals in now. i think the manager— get the goals in now. i think the manager at _ get the goals in now. i think the manager at half-time i get the goals in now. i think the manager at half-time is| the manager at half—time is gonna — the manager at half—time is gonna get _ the manager at half—time is gonna get a _ the manager at half—time is gonna get a bit _ the manager at half—time is gonna get a bit of

difference in the table, and england got off to a slow start in the opening match against austria, beth mead scoring the only goal and the winner in the end, giving them the winner in the end, giving them the win but they are behind norway in the table, which means that england have got a big task ahead. norway have got a big task ahead. norway have got a few big names in their squad, so england are going to have to put a stop to them tonight. then of course be group match later on this week against the two home nations, very much looking forward to england taking on northern ireland. . ~ to england taking on northern ireland. ., ~ ,, time for a look at the weather. here's chris fawkes. it's literally another scorcher. yes, and we could get some extreme heat next weekend but today has a decent shout to be the hottest day of the year so far. in the last 20 minutes, kew in london has seen temperatures of up to 32.8. this time of year we could get maximum temperature is around 5pm, so quite late in the day. and it stays hot through the rest of the week before temperatures really start to surge.

within four minutes, top scorer beth mead almost repaid that trust. it's a good one. off the bar!land's goalkeeper busier than in all previous matches. england needed to take a breath and with calm heads, came the breakthrough. mead! she's done it again! england lead in the semi—final! halftime brought a welcome respite and a chance to remind each other to leave no regrets on the bramall lane pitch. lucy bronze got the memo. lucy bronze strikes goalfor england! england once again had to be alert. oh, and what a save, earps. it wasn't a clean shot, but the save needed to be perfection. mary earps, take a bow. from one goalkeeper�*s pleasure, to an absolute howler. russo, an absolute menace in sweden's box but this backheel was audacious. england's march to the wembley arch was becoming a canter and fran kirby's mastery in midfield reaped the reward she so deserved. delirium inside bramall lane! and when the final whistle blew and that semi—final hoodoo had been banished, the emotions could finally flow for players and for fans. i think when the full time whistle came, we didn't rea

in the warm up with their striker alexandra popp who was in a race for the golden with england's beth meadm talk with a lady who has, their manager, sarina wiegman, unbeaten under. remember, she won it in 2017 with holland. she will sending other lionesses without but this time to bed. whether you're watching it in the pubs, the one thing i can speak for all of us when i say, nobody wants this game to go to penalties against germany. thank ou ve to penalties against germany. thank you very much- _ to penalties against germany. thank you very much. we'll _ to penalties against germany. thank you very much. we'll be _ to penalties against germany. thank you very much. we'll be here - to penalties against germany. thank you very much. we'll be here to - you very much. we'll be here to watch the second half and then have a chat with various fans and pundits after when we know what the result is and we have a long way to go. it could go to vanities and whose nerves can stand that? lets look at the weather now. a lot low grey clouds. if you look at the picture from space, the best of the brakes

in newcastle, the former coach of beth mead was watching and wincing. their seats. despite a few close calls, though... the first half ended with fans wanting england to up their game. i first half ended with fans wanting england to up their game.- first half ended with fans wanting england to up their game. i think we started off very _ england to up their game. i think we started off very good. _ england to up their game. i think we started off very good. we _ england to up their game. i think we started off very good. we need i england to up their game. i think we started off very good. we need to i started off very good. we need to try to get the goals now. i started off very good. we need to try to get the goals now.- try to get the goals now. i think the manager. — try to get the goals now. i think the manager, at— try to get the goals now. i think the manager, at half— try to get the goals now. i think the manager, at half time, will| try to get the goals now. i think i the manager, at half time, will give them _ the manager, at half time, will g

within four minutes, top scorer beth mead almost repaid that trust.d's sixth of the tournament. half—time brought a welcome respite and a chance to remind each other to leave no regrets on the bramall lane pitch. lucy bronze got the memo. luzy bronze strikes gold for england! the dreaded var check meant an anxious wait. finally, confirmation came of how close it was — var once again sweden's nemesis. ellen white had played her part. the dynamic crowd favourite alessia russo came on, hoping to make another impact. she would get her chance, but not before england once again had to be on alert. it wasn't a clean shot, but the save needed to be perfection. mary earps, take a bow. from one goalkeeper�*s pleasure to an absolute howler. russo was a menace, but this audacious backheel was surely just wishful thinking. oh, my — lindahl will never want to see that again. but if she thought it was over, she was wrong — england's march to the wembley arch was becoming a cantor, and fran kirby's mastery reaped the rewards she so deserved. delirium inside bramhall

you couldn't take your eyes of this, neither did beth mead. and she wasn't done.t—trick heroine, england became record—brea kers. the rebound is in! eight for the a team, she loves it when a plan comes together. earlier though, northern ireland's plan was unravelling. a dominant performance saw austria wrap up a 2—0 win. that ended the dreams of the green and white army. they face a swaggering england on friday. natalie pirks, bbc news, brighton. the bbc understands england's top goal—scorer and former manchester united forward wayne rooney has agreed terms to become the manager of major league soccer side dc united. rooney played for dc united between 2018—19. he stepped down as manager of english third—tier side derby county last month. former england midfielder jack wilshere is returning to arsenal after being appointed head coach of the club's under—18 side. wilshere announced on friday that his playing career was coming to an end at the age of 30. he played for arsenal between 2008—2018 having graduated from their academy. he's said it's a huge honour to retu

germany began to press, and up popped popp for her sixth goal of the tournament — level with england's beth meadlaura scott has more on the women's team reaching a first major final since 2009. back to base and back to business for the lionesses after a triumphant night in sheffield. all the way across. where stunning saves and spectacular goals sent england's women through to their first major final in 13 years. that was the euros in 2009, where england were captained by faye white — shown here in the mask. she hailed the progress she's seen in women's football. it feel, all those years, during my career and my former team—mates' as well, championing the game, you know, trying to break down barriers. it was hard, but it was definitely worth it after what we've witnessed. from trafalgar square to screens around the country, millions roared england on as they swept sweden aside. but it was the unbridled joy of one 8—year—old in the stands that really captured the nation's mood. i love how they don't just take it all for themselves, they pass all the time, they have a good mindset, and they think

this was after the final whistle, georgia stanway, beth mead.n of course they were back in the changing rooms after and let's not forget it is a special moment because england have exited a major tournament the last three times at the semifinal stage. we'll progress this year to have made it through to a first major tournament finalfor the first time through to a first major tournament final for the first time in 13 years. what awaits at wembley? it will be a full house. david, how are you, have you come down after the high of last night? i you, have you come down after the high of last night?— high of last night? i think so, still pretty — high of last night? i think so, still pretty hyper _ high of last night? i think so, still pretty hyper but - high of last night? i think so, still pretty hyper but it i high of last night? i think so, still pretty hyper but it was i still pretty hyper but it was something else. it still pretty hyper but it was something else.— still pretty hyper but it was something else. still pretty hyper but it was someth

beth mead with the only goal.r many of us today with drizzle coming out of the cloud. for most it will pin and break and we will see sunny spells. as builder temperature, it will get warmer, especially into the weekend and the early part of the next week. —— as the temperature. it's thursday, the 7th ofjuly. and good morning from downing street. the prime minister is still inside number 10 behind us, despite calls from senior ministers for him to quit. it was an historic day here yesterday — for all the wrong reasons. the highest number of ministerial resignations in one day, and there was also one sacking. cabinet minister michael gove was fired by phone call. the number of government resignations now stands at 46 and a group of cabinet ministers, including home secretary priti patel, visited borisjohnson yesterday to tell him to stand down. 0ur political correspondent, david wallace—lockhart, reports. 0utside downing street, the press assembled. inside, around the same time, some cabinet ministers were spelling

keep one eye on that competition for the golden boot between beth mead and her german counterpart.ying the lionesses have had at one heck of a tournament but what a showcase of the women game in general. thirteen is unlucky for some, but not, it would appear, for george russell. in his thirteenth formula one grand prix weekend with mercedes, the 24 year old british driver has claimed the first pole position of his career. he'll line up ahead of the ferraris of carlos sainz and charles leclerc for tomorrow's hungarian grand prix after what was a remarkable qualifying. nick parrott reports. dark clouds have hung over mercedes for much of the season. their domination crumbled as they struggled to get to grips with the radical changes to the cars. it was hamilton's eight previous polls and victories in hungary were unable to do better than seventh in qualifying. another driver is clear in the driversjumping ship but his red bull was stuttering as he limped to tenth place. while his hopes were vanishing, others were improving. george russell could only manage eighth in friday practice,

commentator: beth mead. still going. it's beth mead. that is sensational. lots of scoring. e a close one, i reckon. it's going to be a bit iffy. this spanish side, although blighted by injuries, sit above england in the rankings. and so training today was a lesson in keeping your cool in a game unlikely to go all england's way. we were expecting a tough game against norway — really tough game, and didn't sort of turn out that way. so yeah, i think it's football, but i think that sometimes that sort of, you know, when you have to raise your game, it brings out the best in you and hopefully that will be us tomorrow. but england are flying. beth mead's five goals keeps the arsenal striker on course for the golden boot, and keeper mary earps has yet to concede. but the squad may still be without coach sarina wiegman, who last week tested positive for covid. will england change how they set up? i don't think so. i think it's going to be really a battle for possession and then whoever wins that battle really will be able to impress their game plan. and we've seen england absolutel

when fran kirby found beth mead, the deftest of touches marked the moment the party officially startede final flourish. plenty to ponder at half—time. the win wasn't in the bag yet. austria weren't prepared to lie down. in front of a record—breaking women's euros crowd, this wasn't england's best performance by a long shot, but their firstjob is done. smiles all round. beyond words. yeah, what an amazing night. great to start the tournament with a win, and really happy to get a goal for my team. tournament football — it's not about how you start, it's how you finish. natalie pirks, bbc news, old trafford. now to wimbledon, and rafael nadal survived a scare to make it through to the semi—finals for the eighth time in his career. he needed more than four hours on court, and five sets, to battle his way past american taylor fritz. nadal picked up an injury in the second set and struggled with his movement for long periods, but he eventually found a way to win. the spaniard taking it on a tie—break in the fifth to keep his hopes of a calendar grand slam alive, as long as he's fit enough to

while beth mead has already five for the tournament as she chases the golden boot.wo of the favourites but one giant has to fall. so england look to be in pretty good shape heading into this quarterfinal. jane dougall is at the match for us in brighton tonight. a very warm welcome for brighton and hove community stadium where in just under 19 minutes' time england will take on spain in the quarterfinals of the euros. make no mistake, this is going to be some test for england. going into this tournament spain were probably one of the strong favourites to win it. since then dave not get out of second gear. it is knockout football of course, so it is make or breakfor england. but the weather to be cooler, the pitch is looking fantastic and england have their manager back in the dugout. sarina wiegman has tested negative for covid so that is a huge boost for the squad to have her there, resuming her managerial duties. and she said that despite all of these distractions that the squad has had to endure england still know what they are doing tonight. we to endure england

the in—form beth mead with a hat—trick, this the pick of her goals. to the uk and told to look after children from another family, he thought he was going to be visiting the elephants but he realised he was in trouble and he was —— visiting his relatives. but he was trafficked into slavery. most people know me as mo farah, but it's not my name or it's not the reality. the real story is i was born in somaliland, north of somalia as hussein abdi kahin. despite what i've said in the past, my parents never lived in the uk. when i was four, my dad was killed in a civil war. you know, as a family, we were torn apart. i was separated from my mother and i was brought into the uk illegally under the name of another child called mohammed farah. this is the visa document? yeah. this is the visa to come to the uk and this was the document we came with. you would have been nine, you hadn't turned ten yet. yeah. that is my photo but it's not my name. from that moment coming in, a different name and different identity. i know i've taken someone else's place, but...

for england, it's beth mead. and for germany, it's alexandra pop. they're both on 6 goals, hoping to add to that tally, obviously. so it's going to be a hard game. i don't think either of the managers are kidding themselves, but it's going to be straightforward. they will have to adjust their tactics. i don't know whether the home crowd will play a big role in it, but certainly the lion assays, hoping that they can count on massive support as well as ethnic got. they've got definitely a lot of support at home. but they bring to think a home victory would make up. for the disappointment, the english fans felt lossy, especially after the men's team lost in the raise of last year. here i final well, i think that's going to depend on who you talk to on what your perspective is, because there are a whole lot of new football fans in this country who of them who really got into watching the game since that euros final. so some people in the women's game reject comparisons, but they do that very, very young. infuse yes, stick about the renewed the increased

you couldn't take your eyes off this, neither did beth mead.ational! the england _ this solo run. that is sensational! the england fans _ this solo run. that is sensational! the england fans who _ this solo run. that is sensational! the england fans who had - this solo run. that is sensational! the england fans who had braved| the england fans who had braved broken down trains were treated to a sensational six. broken down trains were treated to a sensationalsix. on broken down trains were treated to a sensational six. on the south coast norway were all at sea, and in the second half their defence continued to melt like buttner the heat. and when mead turned hat—trick heroine england became record breakers. eight for the a team, she love it when a play comes together: i don't think i dreamed of this but i am so happy i can get the goals to help the team. unbelievable. i can't believe it. one of the biggest criticism of women's football is that matches can be one—sided, but norway have some of the best players in the world and they didn't get a