so england is- i'm an england fan. so england is our i'm an england fan. fan. so england is your team now and how - i'm an england fan. so england is your team now and how do i i'm an england fan. so england is your team now and how do you i i'm an england fan. so england is. your team now and how do you feel about this match against australia? looking forward to it. it's going to be a really good match and england have got to bring their best game against australia so it's going to be a very fun game to watch like all the matches have been.— be a very fun game to watch like all the matches have been. florence, how man of the matches have been. florence, how many of the — the matches have been. florence, how many of the matches _ the matches have been. florence, how many of the matches have _ the matches have been. florence, how many of the matches have you - many of the matches have you watched? �* , many of the matches have you watched?— many of the matches have you watched? �* , ., . ., watched? i've been watching quite a few of them- — watched? i've be

scored by ella toone, and much of england's _ england.- england. scored by ella toone, and much of england's tournament has| much of england's tournament has been a discussion about whether they can maintain and match what they did in the european championship last year. one of the key players in that run to the final and eventual success for the lionesses was ella toone. she is the one who has scored the goal to make it i— 04 england, approaching half—time. there are just a few seconds before we had injury time. she struck high into the top right hand corner to give england that lead nine minutes before the break. she scored in the final of euro 2022 and now she has a vital goal for final of euro 2022 and now she has a vital goalfor england. final of euro 2022 and now she has a vital goal for england. they have had more of the chances, hit the side netting, and a good save from mackenzie arnold in the australian gold via georgia stanway. more of the files, too. this has been a match that has certainly reflected the rivalry between the tw

england are going to _ game, but i also think england are going to win— game, but i also think englanda went to _ everyone else. i think it would be a went to england. _ everyone else. i think it would be a went to england. everyone - everyone else. i think it would be a went to england. everyone is- went to england. everyone is excited, _ went to england. everyone is excited, we're _ went to england. everyone is excited, we're going - went to england. everyone is excited, we're going for- went to england. everyone is excited, we're going for a - went to england. everyone is| excited, we're going for a 2—1 went to england. everyone is- excited, we're going for a 2—1win. come _ excited, we're going for a 2—1win. come on. — excited, we're going for a 2—1win. come on, england! _ excited, we're going for a 2-1 win. come on, england!— excited, we're going for a 2-1 win. come on, england! brilliant hosting from adam. — come on, england! brilliant hosting from adam. if _ come on, england! brilliant hosting from adam, if i _ come on, england! brilliant hosting from adam, if i may _ come on, en

to england? to england. i just want some - did you say? 3-2. to england? to england.want some score predictions from _ england. ijust want some score predictions from you. _ england. ijust want some score predictions from you. to - england. ijust want some score predictions from you. to one. . predictions from you. to one. england- _ predictions from you. to one. england. everyone _ predictions from you. to one. england. everyone is - predictions from you. to one. england. everyone is very - predictions from you. to one. - england. everyone is very supportive encland england. everyone is very supportive england here — england. everyone is very supportive england here and _ england. everyone is very supportive england here and everyone - england. everyone is very supportive england here and everyone is - england. everyone is very supportive england here and everyone is really. england here and everyone is really pleased to see that ella toone is in the final. i will let you come out of the way of the screen just in case you are blocking people watching there. i do not

england are almost there. _ for the first time! england are almost there.rst time! england are almost there. you've got - for the first time! england are almost there. you've got to l for the first time! england are i almost there. you've got to say, en . land almost there. you've got to say, england totally _ almost there. you've got to say, england totally deserved - almost there. you've got to say, england totally deserved the - almost there. you've got to say, | england totally deserved the win. almost there. you've got to say, . england totally deserved the win. in new zealand there were not just new zealand there were notjust facing the defending champions but the team that lost in the last three semifinals. this time, it would be different. shot for shot, semifinals. this time, it would be different. shot forshot, goalfor different. shot for shot, goal for quarter to different. shot forshot, goalfor quarter to quarter, the scores were level, nothing between them. the semifinal teetering on the edge but this game can turn on a turnover and withjust mi

of england will advance across much of england and wales tomorrow so a rather grey and wales tomorrow so a rather grey and damp day some dense sea fog across south west england into wales. not a bad day in the north, plenty of sunshine a run, still some blustery showers across the north—east of scotland, quite cool in shetland. generally mid to high teens for most of us. wednesday is a transition day, looks at the cloudy damp weather will push north start to fade out as high pressure begins to fade out as high pressure begins to build in. some good sunny spells, a little bit of cloud here and there, temperatures on the rise, come up to 2a in the south—east, a bit higherfurther come up to 2a in the south—east, a bit higher further north. then for the latter part of the week, it looks like it will turn drier and warmer with increasing amounts of sunshine, feeling quite humid as well as we draw in this warmth from france and spain. could be up to the high 20s, even up to around the mid 20s for western scotland. but still quite cool and breezy for the northern isles. it doesn't look like

england are in a great osition. england? england are in a great position- the — england?great position. the usa, _ england? england are in a great position. the usa, consecutive| position. the usa, consecutive winners, out in a penalty shoot—out against sweden. a brilliant result for sweden in many respects, but england will be confident knowing they are not in this tournament any more. brazil, canada, germany ouch. england's chances in the next round they will fancy because jamaica or colombia will be the opposition they face. you will fancy their chances on paper against those two teams. england's squad is very much top—level players, world—renowned. jamaica and columbia not so much household names in many respects. in the next potential round it would be australia, denmark, morocco. thank ou ve australia, denmark, morocco. thank you very much- _ well, the last 16 matches continue as hosts australia take on denmark in sydney. the game kicked off around 20 minutes or so ago. it is currently 0—0. britain's dan evans has won the first atp 500 title of his career, after bea

england games normally do, i think they witt— england games normally do, i think they will find — england, i think they will find a way to win. - england games normally do, i think they will find a way to win.- they will find a way to win. plenty of optimism _ they will find a way to win. plenty of optimism for _ they will find a way to win. plenty of optimism for the _ they will find a way to win. plenty of optimism for the lionesses. i of optimism for the lionesses. people really hoping that england will be victorious in the final. emily, big predictions there for sunday, optimism high, as you say. ella toone sending out a heart with her goal celebration and a lot of love coming back to her. thanks for all of that. thanks for all of that. next, let's speak to shaimaa khalil in sydney where there is of course bitter disappointment for a nation that embraced their team. shaimaa, that was a real roller—coaster for all involved? my my god, you know, before that game, there were tears. there were screams, they were chanting the matildas' name, and all through the game, those cheers every tim

they are too— one to england. they are too— one to england.ake you to sydney with our correspondent shaimaa khalil. this is moving very quickly. what has been the reaction there? it this is moving very quickly. what has been the reaction there? it may have started — has been the reaction there? it may have started a _ has been the reaction there? it may have started a bit _ has been the reaction there? it may have started a bit slow, _ has been the reaction there? it may have started a bit slow, but - has been the reaction there? it may have started a bit slow, but this - have started a bit slow, but this match is picking up really quickly. it is changing very, very fast. i was getting ready to come to speak to you about how wild the crowd went when sam kerr scored that absolute cracker of a goal, with so much powerfrom a distance, her at her absolute best. you couldn't hear yourself talk or think, because the crowd just went wild. australia were backin crowd just went wild. australia were back in the game. within minutes, lauren hemp then sco

and just finally, we have england's match to come l we have england's match to come against fiji.se? 100%. england world _ can stop them in the phase? 10096. england world ranked _ can stop them in the phase? 10096. england world ranked number- can stop them in the phase? t::% england world ranked number three. 16 places. i'm working out my maps there. if they win tonight, england are guaranteed in the semifinal. they are fully expected to put quite a few results here.— a few results here. thank you very much indeed- _ a few results here. thank you very much indeed. catherine _ a few results here. thank you very much indeed. catherine mary - a few results here. thank you very| much indeed. catherine mary from south africa and cape town. finally to cricket, and what treat we had with this year's ashes. they remain in australian hands, but we saw some incredible moments over the six weeks, culminating in that dramatic finale at the oval yesterday. australia have now held the urn for over five years, but england showed they are now a real force in test cricket again, and will take pl

was — england team was very good. was a — england team was very good.yer of the match that you thought was the best this final? i have to see the england keeper. thank you very much and congratulations. two of the fans celebrating. i am sure they will party for a long time. everyone waiting for spain to lift the trophy. i am sure that after that the party will continue. celebrations are going to go on for a while. tell us about the contrast. between when the tournament started, when there are all those worries, problems, behind the scenes. there was a bit of everything. tensions between the manager and the team. some of the best players were not part of the squad this year because of these issues. other people had no clue about it. we have to be conscious that women's football is not followed as much as men's football. it is not on daily headlines. many people were not even aware. people who were here today, i was asking about the controversy, people were like, what controversy? people worried about that, the fact this would effect performances, especia

is england failing. loves as much as england winning is england failing-— england failing.ngland are riding the wave of— england failing. england are riding the wave of their _ england failing. england are riding the wave of their success - england failing. england are riding the wave of their success and - england failing. england are riding the wave of their success and with i the wave of their success and with so many favourites out this could be their best chance to win a world cup. jane google, bbc news, sydney. time for a look at the weather. here's stav danaos. good afternoon. we are holding onto the warmer theme for the next few days but a bit of low pressure throwing a front our way will bring increasing humid conditions and the chance of heavy, thundery rain. this is the area of low pressure i'm talking about and the active weather front is approaching close to our shores. high pressure bringing a largely fine day today. however, there is more clout than we had yesterday, particularly in scotland, north—east england and the south—west of england. we can't rule out

england got it— did. fantastic series, fantastic day. england got it in- did.the - did. fantastic series, fantastici day. england got it in the end. did. fantastic series, fantastic- day. england got it in the end. no snrall— day. england got it in the end. no small feat— day. england got it in the end. no small feat coming _ day. england got it in the end. no small feat coming out _ day. england got it in the end. no small feat coming out here - day. england got it in the end. no small feat coming out here and i small feat coming out here and retaining — small feat coming out here and retaining the _ small feat coming out here and retaining the ashes. _ small feat coming out here and retaining the ashes. england i small feat coming out here and i retaining the ashes. england are a strong _ retaining the ashes. england are a strong side, — retaining the ashes. england are a strong side, there _ retaining the ashes. england are a strong side, there home _ retaining the ashes. england are a i strong side, there home condition, coming _ strong side, there home con

england.is the atmosphere like now? let the turn of england. what is the atmosphere like now?— the turn of england. what is the atmosphere like now? let me show ou, this atmosphere like now? let me show you. this is — atmosphere like now? let me show you. this is the _ atmosphere like now? let me show you, this is the find _ atmosphere like now? let me show you, this is the find zone _ atmosphere like now? let me show you, this is the find zone right - you, this is the find zone right now. it sits fairly lights, where are 30 minutes into the game and it's packed with england fans, colombia fans at a set of fans who were here watching the france game who have stayed on to watch england face colombia. i think the first 30 minutes of flow by. there are neck and neck at the moment, colombia not making it easy for the lionesses. but also the lionesses have had many chances, two already from rachel daly that she's missed and she has looked quite frustrated. england come in as the favourites, they ar

spain versus england.se are live pictures from sydney, as you can see, it's an evening game there, lots of excitement throughout there, lots of excitement throughout the day, who will take it home, england or spain? shaimaa khalil is there and we can speak to her. how have you got with you this time? flat have you got with you this time? not lona to no have you got with you this time? iirrt long to go at all, it all goes down to the last half hour or a less than half an hour before england take on spain for that coveted world cup trophy. we talk a lot about history making, we talk a lot about the fact that whoever wins will have a new name etched on that trophy. it's easy to forget how well those two teams have done, they have never been to a world cup final before so whatever happens, history has really been made but of course both teams have overcome many obstacles to get to that moment, both teams want to go all the way and carry that trophy for the first time and i think you can guess where i am now. i

do you think england can go the whole way? i england can go the whole way? taking it round by round. that is it, play the game, not the occasion. all of that. i think we will be knocking on the door. ., ~ i think we will be knocking on the door. . ~ , ., i think we will be knocking on the door. . ~ i., . i think we will be knocking on the door. . ~ . a i think we will be knocking on the door. ., ~' . a ., door. thank you so much. as i we now have seven — door. thank you so much. as i we now have seven minutes _ door. thank you so much. as i we now have seven minutes to _ door. thank you so much. as i we now have seven minutes to go. _ door. thank you so much. as i we now have seven minutes to go. as - door. thank you so much. as i we now have seven minutes to go. as i - door. thank you so much. as i we now have seven minutes to go. as i say, i have seven minutes to go. as i say, england, with a five goal cushion, are probablyjust about home and dry on this one. you might be right on that. thank you for that. it looks like lots of fun at where you are in croy

but england had silenced them. as england's _ everything. but england had silenced them.ing. but england had silenced them. as england's third goal went l them. as england's third goal went in, attention is turned to sunday's match. , . ., , , ., ., match. ever since i was young i have dreams about _ match. ever since i was young i have dreams about a _ match. ever since i was young i have dreams about a world _ match. ever since i was young i have dreams about a world cup, - match. ever since i was young i have dreams about a world cup, but - match. ever since i was young i have dreams about a world cup, but you | dreams about a world cup, but you always dream about winning it and have a chance to do that this weekend is something we have worked really hard for. we can't wait. watching in the stadium last night, journalists from both countries were impressed with england's performance.— impressed with england's performance. impressed with england's erformance. ., ., impressed with england's erformance. . ~ ., , performance. england knew it was auoin to a performance. eng

england will hel to surprise a few. england will help to gain _ surprise a few.surprise a few. england will help to gain strength and l surprise a few. england will. help to gain strength and unity from criticism. the team spent four years preparing for a world cup, just 17 days out, the players are still reaching for something. to cricket and while it might not have made the news all over the world onjune 13th this year scarlett hale became the youngest international umpire at the age ofjust 18. she officiated at a t20 tournament in rwanda. our reporter lewis coombs has been to meet her to talk about the path she's taken in cricket and her ambitions to umpire at the highest level. i love how i began is different. you are always involved playing. i liked being faced with challenges, my hardest decision is if i wear a jacket or not, really. fit, hardest decision is if i wear a jacket or not, really.- jacket or not, really. a rising star cricket _ jacket or not, really. a rising star cricket umpiring. - jacket or not, really. a rising | star cricket umpiring. alread

can you exlain england interest rates. can you explain to _ england interest rates.an you explain to our viewers - england interest rates. can you explain to our viewers why - england interest rates. can you i explain to our viewers why banks increase rates? before you answer that question, we can confirm that exactly what has just happened. the bank of england, your crystal ball was right, 5.25%. the bank has raised those rates. can you explain to us why they do this? the raised those rates. can you explain to us why they do this?— to us why they do this? the idea is when inflation _ to us why they do this? the idea is when inflation is _ to us why they do this? the idea is when inflation is due _ to us why they do this? the idea is when inflation is due to _ to us why they do this? the idea is when inflation is due to an - when inflation is due to an overheating of the economy, too much demand, when interest rates increase you come down the credit channel and extend the banks, the monetary system extends less credit to the economy and that reduces the demand and sh

and the england match, i think england will win 2-i. _ england match, i think england will win 2-i. 31, 3-2. after the euros last year, what difference did you i win 2-1, 3-2. after the euros last i year, what difference did you notice in terms of the excitement and the following of the game? mar; in terms of the excitement and the following of the game?— following of the game? way more uirls are following of the game? way more girls are interested _ following of the game? way more girls are interested in _ following of the game? way more girls are interested in people. i following of the game? way more| girls are interested in people. men interested — girls are interested in people. men interested in women's football as well, _ interested in women's football as well, having more of an interest in it, well, having more of an interest in it. and _ well, having more of an interest in it. and liking — well, having more of an interest in it, and liking to play it more. hang on, ass it, and liking to play it more. hang on. pass the _ it, and liking to play it more. hang on, pass the ball,

england living on the edge.ing different, the lionesses introduced laurenjames at the break, back from her two—match suspension. but that didn't stem spain's dominance. earps again having to come to the rescue. and then what looked like the decisive blow, keira walsh adjudged to have handballed. the review confirming it. decision is, penalty. in earps, however, another reminder that england had one of the world's best keepers. mary earps comes up with a big moment! james had been in fine goal—scoring form before her ban, and then came close to an equaliser. but despite their master tactician, england were running out of ideas. and after 13 minutes of added time, they couldn't find an answer. and that's it. it's heartbreak for the lionesses. a heartbreaking end, then, to this world cup for england. despite injuries to so many players, this squad almost went all the way. despite the disappointment, the future appears bright for this group of players. but for now, the overwhelming sense will be of a once—in—a—lifet

— england for england! she got her chance to help _ england for england! got herj chance to help england with their own penalties against nigeria. in that game, laurenjames was sent off, and a fief i have now decided she will serve two match been. it was an emotional moment, but i think it's important that everyone's there. there are bigger things than focusing on one player right now. the quarterfinals now beckon for england, but they have a from buildable opponent for columbia. they've already beaten the two—time world champions germany. lucy stanforth has been watching the next challenge closely. i stanforth has been watching the next challenge closely.— challenge closely. i think it was the surprise — challenge closely. i think it was the surprise package _ challenge closely. i think it was the surprise package in - challenge closely. i think it was the surprise package in the - challenge closely. i think it was l the surprise package in the world cup. the surprise package in the world cup the — the surprise package in the world cup. the 18—year—old pl

, , ., ., england squad.s going to _ england squad. the key is to move forward is going to be _ england squad. the key is to move forward is going to be the - forward is going to be the physical intensity of the league and because of the heat as well. whether that is going to allow him to perform at the level we need. that is a huge consideration. clearly the level of the league, we are still assessing and it is changeable all the time because lots of other countries are going to have this issue. portugal have a few players there of other european countries have player so i'm sure they will be playing international football still. and we have got to assess where he will sit in terms of our squad. and against other players. and that is not as easy when you are not playing in the champions league games or the premier league games.- champions league games or the premier league games. there are two new inclusions — premier league games. there are two new inclusions in _ premier league games. there are two new inc

england are probably just about fair to say that england are probablyjust about home and dry. about 3.5 minutes of extra time to go. we are deep, deep into injury time, i should say, and, to go. we are deep, deep into injury time, ishould say, and, yes, i think england, they have a five goal lead, even a draw would take them through as group leaders but they have absolutely blown china away. there was some criticism of england coming into this. theirfirst there was some criticism of england coming into this. their first couple of games, they won but only 1—0 against opposition they certainly, in haiti, they thought they should have beaten more comfortably, but this time against china they have shown what they are really capable of. this is the england team we saw in the euros, the england team that went on a huge unbeaten run, and the england team that has kept hundreds of people here at box back in croydon thoroughly, thoroughly entertained for the last 90 minutes or so. entertained for the last 90 minutes orso. it's entertained for the last 90 minutes or so. it's been a real

england! an emotional roller—coaster with england, the final whistle was time for reflection. well, it's an historic moment already and obviously we are all so proud of what the lionesses have achieved so far. but i think it willjust continue that, it will continue to inspire young people, boys and girls up and down the country and hopefully boost further investment. england, european champions! since last summer, the trajectory of women's football has rocketed. fa figures show an explosion of under—i6 girls in particular playing the game and audiences in the women's super league have tripled last season. yeah, it's incredible, - that's why we do what we do. especially to get as many young people inspired by football. - we are just out here doing - what we love and we just want as many people to do what they love too. . but the playing field is still far from level. the lionesses came into this tournament embroiled in an unresolved dispute over bonuses with the fa. nike refused to manufacture

england are good enough to win. ~ , to believe england are good enough towin. , ~ to believe englandrd _ to win. absolutely. we are already looking forward to _ to win. absolutely. we are already looking forward to it. _ to win. absolutely. we are already looking forward to it. say - to win. absolutely. we are already looking forward to it. say why, - to win. absolutely. we are already looking forward to it. say why, we| looking forward to it. say why, we are out of time. thank you for joining us. fingers crossed for england on sunday. —— state white. away from the world cup, manchester city have today accepted an undisclosed offerfrom saudi side al—nassr for aymeric laporte. the spanish defender fell out of favour during their treble winning season. having won the champions league, city tonight will play for the super cup. they're up against the europa league winners sevilla in athens. john murray will be leading the bbc radio 5 live commentary of that match, and is there alongside former player don hutchison. this is the way for cup. one of the spin offs for manchester city of beco

they have stayed on to watch england and many of them are backing england.r today i asked people what kind of semifinals they want at almost everyone said they want at almost everyone said they wanted to see england play against australia. we talked a lot about this world cup breaking a lot of viewership records, i can guarantee you right now, a semifinal between england and australia will break a lot of records for people in stadiums and people watching on tv. thank you very much. still about 12 minutes to go in that game between england and colombia. we go live it to our reporter phil with england fans at a pub in knaresborough, north yorkshire. are people feeling confident now that england are ahead? w ,'. confident now that england are ahead? ., , ' . ., ., ahead? hello. difficult to hear you, it's uuite ahead? hello. difficult to hear you, it's quite large _ ahead? hello. difficult to hear you, it's quite large because _ ahead? hello. difficult to hear you, it's quite large because it _ ahead? hello. difficult to hear you, it's quite large because it is

kelly smashes england through! they have _ survival. kelly smashes england through!hemselves into the final eight of this women's world cup. we into the final eight of this women's world cu -. ~ .,, world cup. we did it in the euros. we are here _ world cup. we did it in the euros. we are here again _ world cup. we did it in the euros. we are here again tonight - world cup. we did it in the euros. we are here again tonight and - world cup. we did it in the euros. i we are here again tonight and doing it. we are here again tonight and doing it we _ we are here again tonight and doing it we keep— we are here again tonight and doing it. we keep pushing forward. there is more _ it. we keep pushing forward. there is more to— it. we keep pushing forward. there is more to come from this special team _ is more to come from this special team |_ is more to come from this special team. ., �* ~' is more to come from this special team. ., �* ~ ., is more to come from this special team. ., �* ., ~ , team. i don't think i will have my voice for a _ team. i don't think i will have m

but england had silenced them. as england's _ everything. but england had silenced them.ird _ everything. but england had silenced them. as england's third goal- everything. but england had silenced them. as england's third goal went l them. as england's third goal went in, attention is turned to sunday's match. , . ., , , ., ., match. ever since i was young i have dreams about _ match. ever since i was young i have dreams about a _ match. ever since i was young i have dreams about a world _ match. ever since i was young i have dreams about a world cup, - match. ever since i was young i have dreams about a world cup, but - match. ever since i was young i have dreams about a world cup, but you | dreams about a world cup, but you always dream about winning it and have a chance to do that this weekend is something we have worked really hard for. we can't wait. watching in the stadium last night, journalists from both countries were impressed with england's performance.— impressed with england's performance. impressed with england's erformance. ., ., impressed with england's

england need to step it up. england need to score pretty quickly.s not going to happen, well, it could still happen, but it is unlikely. england fans now hoping for a single goal because they need to bring this back, take it to extra time, penalties after that. these life pictures are from spain, madrid, thousands of people packed in there watching. south london, the mood is not going to be as happy as those pictured in madrid. newcastle. the sun is shining but the spirits aren't particularly sorry they are. it is an intense tough last few minutes of this world cup final. england havejust tough last few minutes of this world cup final. england have just not been able to make the breakthrough that they wanted. spain again on the attack right now. grimsby. we take you to all corners of england. thousands and thousands out what she together on big screens. many more watching at home on tvs across england, across spain, australia, new zealand, around the world. it has been a spectacle of a game, a fantastic game so far, that women's world cup final, aft

i am going 2-0 for england. we will see how that - for england.t pans out. thank you very - for england. we will see how that pans out. thank you very much i for england. we will see how that| pans out. thank you very much for joining us. go and celebrate with your kids now and enjoy the rest of your kids now and enjoy the rest of your day. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. let's look at some other stories making news. the daughter of captain sir torn moore was paid thousands of pounds for appearances in connection with her late father's charity, an investigation by bbc newsnight has found. hannah ingram—moore helped tojudge two awards ceremonies which featured the captain torn foundation — but the fee was paid to her family business. the charity commission said it is investigating. companies vying to buy the homeware chain wilko — which fell into administration last week — have until today to make an offer. wilko, which has been trading since 1930, has more than 400 shops across the country, and employs 12,500 people. a report

my method for everyone following england right now.— england right now.saue england right now. my main message is _ england right now. my main message is we _ england right now. my main message is we will - england right now. my main message is we will not - england right now. my main message is we will not give | england right now. my main . message is we will not give up. we will continue to try and be the best team we can however we can, so don't give up on us, you know? we understand that we have not performed how we want, how anyone else wants, but we won't quit. how anyone else wants, but we won't quit-— won't quit. so, one more 80 minutes— won't quit. so, one more 80 minutes for— won't quit. so, one more 80 minutes for england - won't quit. so, one more 80 minutes for england to - won't quit. so, one more 80 minutes for england to get l minutes for england to get through before they can finally start talking about playing in the rugby world cup rather than everything that has gone against them in the buildup to it. football foryou against them in t

england so close.— england so close. yes, congratulations - england so close.atulations to spain, england really lost the match in the first half. they allowed the spanish far too much possession, they retreated into their own penalty area and the second half, they came out, with great energy and spirited, mind you, they did hit the post, the bar in they did hit the post, the bar in the first half, but in the second half, for all their possession and they played with great spirits there was only one shot. if you think about it, the woman of the match, the person of the match was the england goalkeeper who saved the penalty very well. kept england in the game. i think one must look at, one hesitates to criticise the england manager who has done so well and taken them so far, but one must look at that first half. the spanish team, technically, in possession more. . ~ team, technically, in possession more. . . ., team, technically, in possession more. , . ., more. interesting. where do you think this will — more. interesting. where do you think this will leave _ m

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england!o have been on an emotional roller—coaster with england, the final whistle was time for reflection. well, it's an historic moment already and obviously we are all so proud of what the lionesses have achieved so far. but i think it willjust continue that, it will continue to inspire young people, boys and girls up and down the country and hopefully boost further investment. england, european champions! since last summer, the trajectory of women's football has rocketed. fa figures show an explosion of under—16 girls in particular playing the game and audiences in the women's super league have tripled last season. yeah, it's incredible, that's why we do what we do. especially to get as many young people inspired by football. we are just out here doing what we love and we just want as many people to do what they love too. but the playing field is still far from level. the lionesses came into this tournament embroiled in an unresolved dispute over bonuses with the fa. nike refused to manufa

england have i the semi 's, england. england have had to battle _ the semi 's, england.e their _ the semi 's, england. england have had to battle their way _ the semi 's, england. england have had to battle their way through - the semi 's, england. england have had to battle their way through this counterpetition and they keep finding a way to win, taking nothing for granted, two victories away from the biggest prize. well 7 we sawjust there 7 that australia fan saying 'see you in the semi's england'... because before that england win, the co? hosts were taken all the way to a penalty shoot—out by france, in their quarter7final. but they came out on top, in the most dramatic of finishes. joe lynsky was watching. a moment in brisbane that has echoed around australia, the co—hosts now are a nation with momentum. they've reached the last four for the first time and what it means here was summed up by a young fan, in sam kerr 's shirt. they faced france in the quarterfinals started bright and should have scored. and for a moment in a mix—up, the route through seemed clear. b

england's lionesses, who won the euros last summer, will be hoping to become the first england team since 1966 to be crowned world champions. millions of supporters will be cheering them on in what the team's captain millie bright described as the "game of their lives". our sports editor dan roan sent this report from sydney. having booked their place in the world cup final with a memorable victory over co—hosts australia, england's preparations have continued to go smoothly in sydney, a fully fit squad enjoying a final training session on the eve of the match, intent on surpassing the match, intent on surpassing the european crown they claimed last year. your players are about to play the biggest game of their lives, when you look in their eyes, what do you say? i see calmness, we are in a good place, everyone is fit, the team is confident and we want to play our best game. this is a tournament the line have had to battle through, overcoming injury, the suspension of a star player and a penalty shoot—out. but despite such adversity, the team has prevailed. i despite such adversity, the t

england were in real trouble.r lucy bronze told the bbc afterwards that laurenjames would learn from her mistake. obviously, she's little bit upset. obviously, she's a little bit upset. i think it isjust frustrations. you know, she is a young player and not one person thinks anything bad of lj. she has been a superstar in the first three games and, it is sad that we're going to miss her for a game now. but everybody knows how much of a talent she is. she is young as you will learn from this experience. england then had to play extra time with just ten players. no goals were scored and so it went to penalties. england's georgia stanwyck gave fans a scare when she missed the first one but then nigeria also missed their first two penalties. england held fast to go through 4—2 with chloe kelly scoring the decisive spot kick and she said afterwards that they were a real team who had held fast when the chips were down. i think that is what football is all about, fighting until the end and be ready in the moment and bein

the _ think so. 3-1 england. i want to be confident. the england _ think so. 3-1 england. certainly loud. we've heard the stadium there, 70,000 plus stadium a sell—out crowd, it will be mainly full of australians, but we are nearly 11,000 miles away in north london, but i'm told the reception is going to be pretty loud come here an example? and reception is going to be pretty loud come here an example? and gradually did that and we _ come here an example? and gradually did that and we got _ come here an example? and gradually did that and we got to _ come here an example? and gradually did that and we got to hear— come here an example? and gradually did that and we got to hear them i did that and we got to hear them roar. the stark contrast between the pictures in the stadium what we can see, the lionesses fans in the stadium, versus the kind of nerves that we are getting from the uk and also the idea its going to go to penalties. i don't have makes you feel, but did you feel, travelling there today, the people are taking time off work, people are making plans, that this i

england were in real trouble.told the bbc that laurenjames would learn from her mistake. obviously, she's a bit upset. i think it's just frustrations. she's a young and not one person thinks anything bad of lj. she's been a superstar in the first three games. it said we will miss her for a game now. everybody knows how much of a talent she is. she's young and she will from this experience. england then had to play extra time with just ten players no goals scored and so it went to penalties. england's georgia stanway gave fans a scare when she missed the first one. but nigeria missed their first two penalties. england held fast to go through 4—2 with chloe kelly scoring the decisive spot kick. she said afterwards they were a real team who had held fast when the chips were down. i think that's what football is all about for the fighting to the end and be ready in the moment and being able to take it to penalties, for us it was great. of course their air a great site so we would be up against it at times. we can't hi

england is also very lucky to be here. were the better team throughout the match and they had a couple of chances to have managed to win it and put england out. they wouldn't have been the first big team to have gone out because we have seen in america, the holders, go out. we have seen germany and brazil go out in the group stages. england will be feeling very fortunate indeed that they haven't followed suit. there have been a couple of major talking points in this match, first of all the shout for the penalty where it looked as though rachel daly was pushed in the box. many of the fans i spoke to afterwards felt quite hard done by by that. of course the real talking point, laurenjames�*s red card. not many people had many arguments with that decision. it definitely looked like a stamp on the nigerian player. so a straight red for her. of course england them were in real trouble because they had to play extra time with just ten players. because they had to play extra time withjust ten players. then because they had to pla

england team. yes.the stadium where 6000 fans, some . england team. yes. and i was in the stadium where 6000 fans, some of| stadium where 6000 fans, some of them included, were gathered for the final. i have to say that at the beginning, there were quite a lot of nerves, but as soon as olga carmona scored the goal, and put spain as leading the match, i have to say that the vibe was more relaxed, more like what we are seeing here, like a party atmosphere. but i have to say, for some of them, the end of the game was very long. i have been speaking to some people who are following the much earlier, and they said look, the last ten minutes were too long. we just want to do much to end, because that meant that they would be world cup winners. == end, because that meant that they would be world cup winners. -- we 'ust would be world cup winners. -- we just wanted — would be world cup winners. -- we just wanted the _ would be world cup winners. -- we just wanted the match _ would be world cup winners. -- we ju

lots of disappointed england fans. 0ver of disappointed england fans.1000 crowd is no muted on the cusp of half—time. all eyes are on that screen. how are you feeling at the moment? fix, how are you feeling at the moment? bit nervous. i obviously want england to win, spain have scored, i am confident england will pull it back and take the win. they are pushing forward trying to get that goal before half—time. yes, i hope they can do it. do get that goal before half-time. yes, i hope they can do it. do you think england _ yes, i hope they can do it. do you think england can't? _ yes, i hope they can do it. do you think england can't? they - yes, i hope they can do it. do you think england can't? they have i yes, i hope they can do it. do you i think england can't? they have come from behind before in this tournament. if they can't win the euros, they can win this. 100%. both laurenjames plays that both lauren james plays that will be amazing _ amazing. what do they need to do? the need to bring laurenjames on. add a bit of spice to the game. we need to ge

first of all congratulations to england, forl all congratulations to england, for getting to the women'stic feat, over the moon for them, final, fantastic feat, over the moon forthem, it final, fantastic feat, over the moon for them, it has been a long time coming, obviously i went to the 95 world cup and got knocked out in the quarterfinals but everything has improved 1,000 perisset, i can't believe how much investment has been put in there, when you look at the national lottery, you know, 50 million over ten years, that is a lot of money, we are reaping the rewards for it. that is what it is going to take, the more money, the more rewards we get.— going to take, the more money, the more rewards we get. natasha, white a moment, more rewards we get. natasha, white a moment. what— more rewards we get. natasha, white a moment, what did _ more rewards we get. natasha, white a moment, what did you _ more rewards we get. natasha, white a moment, what did you feel - more rewards we get. natasha, white a moment, what did you feel today i a moment, what did you feel today when you saw that engla

are you backing england all the way? everyone is very happy. looking very good for england. funds. they have been communicating perfectly with the audience as an when we have a goal and a mess. at the moment 2—0 but beth england has scored one penalty, nigerian so far have messed three. we have got the message, a huge cheerfrom the stadium and sidelines as well in adelaide but also with you emily and daly has scored the second england penalty. nigeria lining up for the next penalty. the goalkeeper waits for nigeria to take this penalty. the falcons at the africa cup of nations nine time cup holders. they are held their own and they have scored, still england are leading so the score at the moment is to— one to england at and i do apologise and brisbane will be matches taking place. not over yet. brisbane will be matches taking place. not overyet. emily, can i come back to you? sorry to drag you away from the screen. cheering. the girls aren't so excited, there is so much support. i wish millie bright could hear the cheers because that is so much support for the lionesses. ch

the difference today with england and the difference for england and the difference for england throughoutsistency. they were five up at one time, then they went six down. it was an absolute roller—coaster of a ride but the tactical changes that they made, some of the errors that australia made of because worked in their favour but england were cool, calm and collected. i asked, who do you not want to play in the semifinals and she said i don't fear anybody, bringing on. i genuinely do believe her. england have a chance to win this and maybe just maybe snatch a global gold medal away from australia, like they did a few years ago at the commonwealth games. wales secured a top ten finish after beating trinidad and tobago in their final pool game. the welsh had a slim four—point lead after a tight and physical first half. however a ten—goal third period advantage saw them take control of the game, which they won 70—55. scotland survived a scare to beat fiji 62—46. the thistles will play wales in their placing match on saturday for ninth or tenth place. it's the first day of the uci cycling wo

for england?ren is picking up that the right moment for england. if england played the way they did against haiti and their first match, nigeria would stand a good chance. i'm doing predictions here as they did against australia, but james is picking up — she's in incredible form, so nigeria will have to be very disciplined in their defence, and as well they need to be very good with their passes, and clinical in the final third if they are to get any sort of win against england, because they are one of the favourites in this competition. it will be very tough. well england's head coach, sarina weigman, has already begun preparations for the match against nigeria, as katie gornall reports. what a night it was, england beating china 6—1, by far and away the best they played in this tournament. it was a lot of fun to watch, i've got someone with me who particularly enjoyed that one, former england goalkeeper. they couldn't have gone better, couldn't it? it turns out england coped pretty well? it was

on england.t in a woman's world cup. they've done it for the majority of the time without the top scorer sam kerr who is been injured for the majority of the group stages. she is fully fit now and expected to start against england. but manager serena ligament has watched many times while she laid for chelsea in the ws out and knows what she's capable of. fit knows what she's capable of. of course he's a threat, she is very good player but lots of respect yes, there is more than sam kerr for them at the end it's always the team performance. when the team does well in individual can do even better. i think australia grew in the tournament too. they had some disappointing situations they would have to come back from and they've done well. yes, we expect a very strong australia tomorrow. if done well. yes, we expect a very strong australia tomorrow. if you look at rankings, _ strong australia tomorrow. if you look at rankings, their _ strong australia tomorrow. if you | look at rankings, their favouri

england. spain. england! shaimaa khalil, bbc news, sydney.to the women's world cup final before the end of sportsday, but the premier league's two late games bring together three of last season's top four. later it's champions manchester city against newcastle. while at the tottenham hotspur stadium there was a first win for ange postecoglou, and it came over manchester united. ben croucher reports. a place to go home. ange postecoglou stared down his first premier league game against a manchester united side intent on making sure he didn't suffer too soon. and in a week where united were perhaps fortunate not to concede a late penalty against wolves, their appeals in north london fell on deaf ears. their crosses fell on bruno fernandes�*s head. hitting the target was the issue. tottenham did at least get closer. commentator: unlucky! but with the post rattled twice in one minute, the end result was zero goals. before half time, anyway, becausejust goals. before half time, anyway, because just after eight... his first tottenham goal, a perfec