World Cup: How England players rated in semi-final win

Ella Toone fired the Lionesses in front, but Sam Kerr levelled with a stunning effort in the second half.

Lauren Hemp restored England’s lead, before Alessia Russo added late gloss to set up a meeting with Spain on Sunday.

Here’s how the Lionesses rated.

MARY EARPS 6

England’s number one may have hoped to do better with Sam Kerr’s wonder strike but dealt well with a number of corners and crucially denied Cortnee Vine when the score was 1-1.

JESS CARTER 8

On the right of a back three, Carter marshalled Chelsea team-mate Kerr well and excelled after the equaliser, sliding in to deny Kerr before making a vital clearance to deny Emily van Egmond a simple tap-in.

MILLIE BRIGHT 7

England captain would have been frustrated to give Kerr too much space for the leveller but made up for it with long-range pass that contributed to the second goal.

ALEX GREENWOOD 7

Another solid outing from left centre-back, who created early chance for Georgia Stanway and was part of disciplined defensive showing.

LUCY BRONZE 7

Provided an outlet for England on the right and did well to block Hayley Raso’s 29th-minute shot. She went close with chipped effort late on.

GEORGIA STANWAY 7

Bayern Munich midfielder should have scored with early opportunity but played her part in helping England dictate possession alongside Kiera Walsh in pressure-cooker environment.

KEIRA WALSH 7

Left an early challenge on Kerr and was combative throughout while she ensured England kept things ticking over.

RACHEL DALY 7

Made a vital tackle on Raso in the first half and went close with a headed effort, but played her part in memorable win.

ELLA TOONE 8

Manchester United midfielder silenced her critics with superb opener in the semi-finals and worked hard in the number 10 role.

ALESSIA RUSSO 9

The quarter-final match-winner delivered again. She produced a wonderful assist with a classy turn in a tight area to set up Toone before she sealed England’s place in the final with a superb low effort.

LAUREN HEMP 9

A player of the match display by the Man City attacker. It was Hemp’s goal that proved the momentum-shifter for Sarina Wiegman’s team. She chased a lost cause and made the most of poor Australian defending to fire home to make it 2-1.

SUBSTITUTES

Chloe Kelly (for Russo, 87): Euros match-winner accepted a booking for time-wasting.

Niamh Charles (for Toone, 90): Youngster came on and helped run the clock down for England.