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      Lauren James celebrates with England team-mates after Australia win with banned star set to RETURN for World Cup final

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      LAUREN JAMES has been pictured celebrating with her England team-mates after they beat Australia.The Lionesses are through to their first-ever Women’s World Cup final after beating the co-hosts 3-1 on Wednesday.
      Lauren James celebrated with her team-mates after beating AustraliaCredit: Instagram @lionesses
      James congratulated her England team-mates in the tunnelCredit: Instagram @lionesses
      Goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo have set up a clash with Spain in Sunday’s final.
      James was against absent for England as she served the final match of her two-game suspension.
      The forward was banned for an additional match after being sent off in the round of 16 victory over Nigeria.
      She is available to return for the final this weekend, though, and was in joyous spirits after the semi-final.
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      James was pictured celebrating the win with her team-mates.
      Snaps from the tunnel showed her congratulating them after the win, with James seen smiling from ear to ear.
      The Chelsea star could still win the tournament’s golden boot despite missing England’s last two matches.
      She will go into the final with three goals, two behind current top scorer Hinata Miyazawa of Japan.
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      Russo and Hemp have also scored three goals each, whilst James has three assists too.
      Her place in Sarina Wiegman’s starting line-up is far from guaranteed, though.
      James’ replacement Toone was in fine form against Australia, opening the scoring with a thunderous strike.
      Fans had been left fuming after the goal was ruined by the BBC commentary but they soon got over the disturbance.
      Supporters were later pictured celebrating in wild scenes as they watched England seal victory Down Under.
      James will return from suspension for the World Cup finalCredit: Instagram @lionesses More

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      Colombia footballer Jorelyn Carabali’s DJ brother shot dead in club days after her Women’s World Cup defeat to England

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      A COLOMBIAN football star’s brother has been shot dead just days after the team lost 2-1 to England in the Women’s World Cup.Jorelyn Carabali’s younger sibling Paulo Andres Carabali, 23, was murdered in a Cali nightclub, where he works as a DJ, in what is believed to be a brutal revenge killing.
      Jorelyn poses with brother Paulo Andres Carabali MartinezCredit: Newsflash
      Paulo was shot and killed in Cali, Colombia, on Monday, August 14, 2023Credit: Newsflash
      Carabali featured in all four of Colombia’s fixtures during the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New ZealandCredit: Getty
      Carabali, 26, plays as centre back for the women’s national team – while also playing for Brazilian side Atlético Mineiro.
      The killing took place in the early hours of August 14, just two days after Jorelyn experienced heartbreak with Colombia in their quarter-final clash with the Lionesses in Australia.
      Local police believe that Paulo’s murder was linked to his alleged work as an loan shark – an illegal moneylender who often charges very high interest rates.
      Colonel William Quintero of Cali Metropolitan Police said: “The homicide of a person occurred inside a night establishment, where according to what has been determined with the security staff, a suspect entered and shot him repeatedly and took his life.”
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      Welcome-home festivities for Colombia Women’s team went ahead as planned on Tuesday, despite the catastrophe for centre-back Jorelyn.
      However, it was not confirmed whether the defender was in attendance.
      The Colombian Football Federation did confirmed the 26-year-old had thanked her teammates for their support after his death.
      The South American nation topped Group H with two wins from their three games, before goals from England duo Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo sent them packing in the quarter-finals.
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      Jorelyn featured in all four games for Colombia as they achieved their best ever finish at the World Cup.
      England, meanwhile, went on to defeat co-hosts Australia in the semi-finals with a 3-1 victory on Wednesday.
      They will now face Spain in the final in Sydney on Sunday.
      Paulo worked as a DJ but also as a money laundererCredit: Newsflash
      Carabali’s brother was murdered just two days after Colombia’s World Cup defeat to EnglandCredit: Rex
      Carabali couldn’t stop her side from falling to a 2-1 defeat against the LionessesCredit: Rex More

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      Sarina Wiegman gives ‘most honest answer from manager ever’ in post-match interview after England reach World Cup final

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      ENGLAND boss Sarina Wiegman gave a brilliant response when asked how her side overcame Australia to reach the Women’s World Cup final.The Lionesses booked their place in Sunday’s showdown with Spain after beating the hosts 3-1 in Sydney.
      Sarina Wiegman gave a straight answer when asked the difference between the sidesCredit: BBC
      Fans on social media loved her response to the questionCredit: BBC
      It is Wiegman’s second successive World Cup final after she led the Netherlands to a clash with the USA in 2019 – before they suffered a 2-0 defeat.
      The 53-year-old, who took over from Phil Neville in 2021, has also won the Euros with both the Netherlands and England – reaching the final of all four international tournaments she has coached in.
      Yet despite her international pedigree, she remains humble following another epic victory.
      Speaking to BBC Sport, the Dutchwoman was asked: “What enabled you to edge the game?”
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      At first, she did not understand as she simply replied: “What?”
      When the question was then repeated, she said: “Well we scored three goals – that was a help.”

      Football fans loved her straightforward response to the enquiry and took to social media to praise her.
      One said: “Most honest answer from a manager ever.”
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      While a second added: “Love Sarina Wiegman 😂😂😂. Congratulations England!”
      Hailing Wiegman for her remarkable record at major tournaments, one fan said: “Sarina Wiegman is the best coach in women’s football right now. Great respect for her work!”
      And another responded: “Sarina Wiegman. Damn! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.”
      England fans celebrated their World Cup semi-final victory in pubs and bars up and down the country.
      And it promises to be an even bigger event on Sunday when the Lionesses kick off against Spain at 11am BST. More

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      BBC pundit and England legend Ellen White in tears on live TV after England storm into historic Women’s World Cup final

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      ELLEN WHITE was left in tears on live TV after England progressed into the Women’s World Cup final.The Lionesses roared to a 3-1 win over co-hosts Australia to seal a spot against Spain in Sunday’s final.
      Ellen White was left emotional after England’s historic winCredit: BBC
      White is England’s all-time leading goalscorerCredit: Getty
      But she was overcome with emotion as the Lionesses made it to their first World Cup finalCredit: Getty
      Having progressed into England’s first football World Cup final since 1966 and the Women’s first ever final, retired ace White was left emotional by the achievement.
      Appearing as a pundit on the BBC, the Lioness legend watched on as goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo fired England into the final.
      And at the final whistle White was overcome with emotion.
      She said: “I have tears in my eyes.
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      “I feel emotional. What this team has done and legacy they have created. To finally say we are in a World Cup final is incredible.”
      White, 34, is no stranger to winning silverware with England, having won the European Championships last year.
      But for England’s record goalscorer, a World Cup final is a new high.
      She was agonisingly close to being in one herself at the 2015 World Cup.
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      Though England could only muster a third-place finish on that occasion.
      Now the countdown is on for the clash against Spain, who like England are in their first World Cup final.
      Fans and pundits alike praised the efforts of the heroic Lionesses.
      SunSport columnist Piers Morgan took to Twitter to declare revenge on the Aussies after the controversial Ashes series.
      He said: “BREAKING: England’s fabulous @Lionesses crush Australia’s wilting Matildas 3-1 in their own back yard to reach the Women’s World Cup Final….
      “…. sweet revenge for the Jonny Bairstow Ashes runout debacle. Congrats ladies – you’ve made your country proud!”
      Fans were in pandemonium across the country as they watched on from pubs, BOXPARK’s and screenings all over.
      Sarina Wiegman hailed her England team in an emotional interview with the BBC, saying: “The way we played… of course it was a hard game but we found a way to win.
      “You’ve been talking about ruthlessness all the time, in this team there is ruthlessness.
      “Whether it’s in attack or defence, we really want to keep the ball out of the net. 
      “We stuck to the plan. I think [Australia have] done an incredible job.
      “They really grew into the tournament. They’ve had some setbacks too… they had to win the last game in the group stage.
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      “As a team they are really tough to play against. Yeah, what a performance. 
      “[On reaching a second World Cup final]. I don’t know. I just said… am I in a little fairytale or something?” More

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      England 3 Australia 1 – Women’s World Cup semi-final LIVE RESULT: Lionesses book historic final spot – reaction

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      ENGLAND have booked their place in the Women’s World Cup final after a thriller with Australia in Sydney.Ella Toone gave the Lionesses the lead in the first half after a bright start from Sarina Wiegman’s side.
      Sam Kerr’s stunner levelled the tie for Australia in the 63rd minute before Lauren Hemp put England back in front.
      Alessia Russo made it three to make sure the Lionesses will meet Spain in the final.

      Match result: Australia 1 (Kerr) – 3 England (Toone, Hemp, Russo)
      England team: Earps, Bronze, Walsh, Greenwood, Bright, Stanway, Daly, Toone, Hemp, Carter, Russo
      Australia team: Arnold, Polkinghorne, Catley, Foord, Fowler, Hunt, Raso, Gorry, Kerr, Carpenter, Cooney-Cross

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      England fans STILL celebrating
      England fans are still out in full voice at BOXPARK in London.
      Credit: PA
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      ‘I’m living in a fairy tale!’
      We achieved the final! Unbelievable, it feels like we won the whole thing. It’s like I’m living a fairy tale or something?”Sarina Wiegmanspeaking to BBC Sport
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      Keira Walsh was spotted making a classy gesture immediately after England’s win over Australia.
      Following the final whistle, the England players could be seen celebrating their famous win.
      However, Walsh’s classy gesture was also picked up by the TV cameras.
      As her team-mates celebrated, she was spotted consoling Kerr.
      The Australia star was visibly emotional after her country’s elimination from their home tournament.
      Credit: BBC
      White left in tears following England win
      England legend Ellen White was left in tears on live TV after England progressed into the Women’s World Cup final.
      Appearing as a pundit on the BBC, the former Lioness watched on as goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo fired England into the next round.
      And at the final whistle she was overcome with emotion.
      She said: “I have tears in my eyes.
      “I feel emotional. What this team has done and legacy they have created. To finally say we are in a World Cup final is incredible.”
      Credit: BBC
      Beth Mead reacts
      England striker Beth Mead – who was ruled out of the World Cup due to an ACL injury – has reacted to the Lionesses’ incredible 3-1 win over Australia.
      She tweeted: “WORLD CUP FINAL BABBYY, GET IN @Lionesses.”

      ‘We have found a way’
      Speaking to BBC Sport about reaching the Women’s World Cup final, England captain Millie Bright said: “I don’t know. It’s a something we have wanted for so long.
      “We had amazing success last summer but we’ve always known there is something missing and it’s always been the World Cup. To have that opportunity is incredible.
      “Like Less [Alessia Russo] said before, the dream remains alive. Yet again we have found a way.
      “The mentality of this group is something I have never seen before. That comes through Sarina and the belief she gives us.
      “We can play so many ways – that is the beauty of this squad.
      “Whatever an opponent throws at us we adapt and find a way to win. I’m really proud of the girls.”
      Credit: Getty
      Ella Toone reacts
      Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, the England midfielder said: “It feels unbelievable. I was speaking to the girls as we celebrated with the crowd and said ‘Wow, we are in a World Cup final,’ which is something you dream of as a little girl.
      “It’s history and we are all over the moon, we already can’t wait for it!”
      On her goal, Toone added: “The ball fell to me perfectly and I thought, ‘Why not just smack it?’ I’ve never hit a ball like that in my life, and the girls reminded me of that.
      “It went top bins and I am just so happy I could help the team to the win tonight.”
      Credit: Alamy
      Who will England play in the final?
      The Lionesses will face Spain in the final of this year’s Women’s World Cup.
      La Roja defeated Sweden 2-0 in the first semi-final yesterday to book their spot in Sunday’s final.
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      Alessia Russo has now scored seven goals in 12 appearances at major tournaments for England, with only Ellen White and Fara Williams netting more for the Lionesses across the two competitions.
      Hemp named Player of the Match
      England forward Lauren Hemp has been named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance today.
      Credit: Getty
      Celebrations continue in England
      Fans of the Lionesses are already partying in London.
      Credit: Alamy
      Credit: Getty
      ‘Unbelievable!’
      Speaking to BBC Sport, England manager Sarina Wiegman said: “We achieved the final! Unbelievable, it feels like we won the whole thing but we didn’t.
      “An away game at this incredible stadium, it was a hard game but again, we found a way to win.
      “We scored three goals, in this team there is ruthlessness, up front and defence. We really want to win. We stick together and we stick to the plan and it worked again.”
      “Australia have done an incredible job, really grew into the tournament. They had some set backs too and they had to win that last group stage game.
      “They started playing better and Sam Kerr came back. We saw today why she’s so important to the team. What a performance from them.”
      Credit: Getty
      Piers Morgan reacts
      SunSport columnist Piers Morgan has heaped praise on the Lionesses following their 3-1 win over Australia.
      He tweeted: “Never thought I’d get up at 3am to watch women’s football, but I did and it was brilliant. Love these @Lionesses – such great ambassadors for England.”

      Is it coming home?
      England will play against Spain in the final on Sunday, where Alexia Putellas and her teammates will be out to stop the Lionesses at the final hurdle.
      Will Sarina Weigman’s women roar once more?
      Have your say below on who will be victorious…

      Talk of the Toone
      Ella Toone has become the first England player (man or woman) to score in a quarter-final, semi-final and final of a major international tournament.
      Credit: Alamy
      ‘Buzzing’
      Speaking to BBC Sport, England striker Alessia Russo said: “Over the moon, incredible.
      “We’ve been saying we’ve been dreaming of the semis but this is what it’s all about, a World Cup final with this group. Buzzing.
      “When they scored they got momentum, the place erupted and then Hempo’s goal just flipped the momentum which was crucial so to get 3-1 you can settle a bit and see the game out.
      “That’s why we do what we do on the pitch is because of all our friends and family. To celebrate with them now is really special.”
      Credit: Getty
      Gary Lineker reacts
      England icon Gary Lineker has congratulated the Lionesses for reaching the Women’s World Cup final.
      He tweeted: “Well played @Lionesses. Absolutely superb performance. A World Cup final. A World Cup final at football. It’s been a while. What a wonderful achievement.”
      Credit: Twitter
      ‘I can’t believe it!’
      Speaking to BBC Sport at full time, England defender Lucy Bronze said: “The one thing I’ve always wanted to do is get to a World Cup final.
      “After two times of such disappointment, I can’t believe it.
      “We played how we wanted to, we were determined, resilient. We knew the crowd would be crazy and we talked about silencing them and at the end we did that.
      “We all dreamed of being in the final, all our family and friends have booked to stay here until then because they all believed in us.
      “It’s been amazing to play against Australia, in Australia, what a fantastic tournament they had but we’re in the final.”
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time – Australia 1-3 England
      Celebrations are underway back in England!
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      Full Time – Australia 1-3 England
      The celebrations are only just beginning for England!
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      Full Time – Australia 1-3 England
      The Lionesses have reached a Women’s World Cup final for the first time in their history!
      And what a way to do it!
      England were phenomenal today, completely nullifying the threat of co-hosts Australia and their star player Sam Kerr.
      Full Time – Australia 1-3 England
      England are World Cup finalists!
      I repeat – ENGLAND ARE WORLD CUP FINALISTS!!!
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      England are just six minutes away from their first-ever World Cup final!
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      England star Walsh makes classy gesture immediately after Lionesses’ Women’s World Cup semi-final win over Australia

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      KEIRA WALSH was spotted making a classy gesture immediately after England’s win over Australia.The Lionesses triumphed 3-1 in Sydney on Wednesday to set up a meeting with Spain in the final.
      Keira Walsh consoled Sam Kerr at the end of the matchCredit: BBC
      Despite being pegged back by Sam Kerr following Ella Toone’s opener, England ultimately progressed to their first-ever Women’s World Cup final.
      Second half goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo sealed victory for Sarina Wiegman’s side.

      Following the final whistle, the England players could be seen celebrating their famous win.
      However, Walsh’s classy gesture was also picked up by the TV cameras.
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      As he team-mates celebrated, she was spotted consoling Kerr.
      The Australia star was visibly emotional after her country’s elimination from their home tournament.
      Walsh is set to take on several of her club team-mates in Sunday’s final.
      Having left Manchester City last summer, Walsh now plays her football in Spain for Barcelona.
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      Eight Barcelona players are in Spain’s squad, including star forward Alexia Putellas and semi-final goalscorer Salma Paralluelo.
      The England players will be in high spirits going into the match, though, with Lauren James also returning from suspension.
      Fans were in joyous spirits during the emotional win over Australia, despite fuming that the BBC commentary ruined Toone’s goal.
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      Piers Morgan leads England fans’ celebrations as he hails ‘sweet revenge for Bairstow’ after Lionesses beat Australia

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      PIERS MORGAN led the celebrations as England reached the Women’s World Cup final.England triumphed over Australia with a 3-1 victory in the semi-final thanks to goals from Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo.
      England reached the World Cup final with a 3-1 win over AustraliaCredit: PA
      Morgan tweeted that the victory was ‘revenge’ for the AshesCredit: Getty
      Morgan was incensed by Alex Carey’s stumping of Jonny Bairstow during England’s second test match at Lord’s this summerCredit: Getty
      Australia levelled the score in the 63rd minute thanks to a goal from Sam Kerr – who did everything to lead her side to a final on home soil.
      But it wasn’t to be, with Hemp and Russo putting the game beyond doubt with goals in the 71st and 86th minute.
      Morgan tweeted: “BREAKING: England’s fabulous @Lionesses crush Australia’s wilting Matildas 3-1 in their own back yard to reach the Women’s World Cup Final….
      “…. sweet revenge for the Jonny Bairstow Ashes runout debacle. Congrats ladies- you’ve made your country proud!”
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      He then added three applause emojis to the tweet as he joined the nation in rejoicing at England reaching their first World Cup final since the men’s side in 1966.
      Morgan’s tweet referenced the infamous ‘cheat debacle’ during England’s second test at Lord’s in the Ashes which saw Jonny Bairstow controversially stumped by Alex Carey.

      It was a key moment in the series which allowed Australia to rush into a 2-0 lead which would ultimately see them retain the Ashes.
      Morgan continued his trolling of the Australia women’s team by quote tweeting an image posted by Australia’s U.S. embassy.
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      The picture showed Australia players mocked up as settlers in boats that set sail to Australia in the 18th and 19th century.
      Morgan quote tweeted the tweet with the caption “UPDATE: Boat sunk.”
      The Talk TV host then added a tweet saying: “Never thought I’d get up at 3am to watch women’s football, but I did and it was brilliant. Love these @Lionesses – such great ambassadors for England.”
      Morgan is currently in LA, but made the time to get up in the middle of the night to watch the Lionesses triumph in Australia.
      Sarina Wiegman hailed her England team in an emotional interview with the BBC, saying: “The way we played… of course it was a hard game but we found a way to win. You’ve been talking about ruthlessness all the time, in this team there is ruthlessness. Whether it’s in attack or defence, we really want to keep the ball out of the net. 
      “We stuck to the plan. I think [Australia have] done an incredible job. They really grew into the tournament. They’ve had some setbacks too… they had to win the last game in the group stage. As a team they are really tough to play against. Yeah, what a performance. 
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      When is the Women’s World Cup final 2023: Date, TV channel, live stream FREE as England take on Spain

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      THE Women’s World Cup 2023 is reaching a thrilling finale in Sydney, and we now the participants.England are through to a World Cup final for the first time since 1966 after a stunning semi-final win over hosts Australia.
      Sarina Wiegman’s England are on the cusp of historyCredit: Getty
      Spain are through to the Women’s World Cup finalCredit: Getty
      Spain will be their opponents after their victory over Sweden.
      All is set for an absolute cracker of a final with both teams in the Women’s World Cup final for the first time.
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      When is the Women’s World Cup final?
      The Women’s World Cup final takes place on Sunday, August 20.
      The big match will kick off at 11am BST. This is 8pm local time in Sydney.
      Stadium Australia in Sydney plays host.
      What live stream and TV channel is the Women’s World Cup final on?
      The Women’s World Cup final will be broadcast live on both BBC and ITV 1.
      Coverage starts at 10am.
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      Hinata Miyazawa – Japan – 5
      Kadidiatou Diani – France – 4
      Alexander Popp – Germany – 4
      Jill Roord – Netherlands – 4
      Amanda Ilestedt – Sweden – 4
      Lauren James – England – 3
      Aitana Bonmati – Spain – 3
      Alba Redondo – Spain – 3
      Ary Borges – Brazil – 3
      Rebecka Blomqvist – Sweden – 3
      Jenni Hermoso – Spain – 3
      Eugenie Le Sommer – France – 3
      Sophie Haug – Norway – 3
      Hayley Raso – Australia – 3
      Lauren Hemp – England – 3 More