England have answered every challenge they have faced at the Women's World Cup, but it will be nothing compared to what is likely to await them in the semi-finals. England beat Nigeria in a penalty shootout in the last 16, then dealt with the first game of a two-match suspension for top-scorer Lauren James. Australia have not only built momentum on the pitch with their agonising dramatic penalty shootout win over France in the quarter-finals, but they are transforming support off it. When England lost Walsh against China, Wiegman adapted and introduced a rarely seen formation featuring a back three. As Earps said prior to victory over Colombia, "the best is yet to come" from England.

Source: BBC August 13, 2023 09:52 UTC