In front of a really intense, full stadium. For the womens game, thats what we want. Thats what we expect now at these big tournaments, especially in a semi final. So for us, we thrive in those moments. These lionesses know that theyre about to face their toughest test yet at this tournament, trying to overcome not only their opponents, australia, but also a huge and hostile crowd here at the national stadium. But if they needed inspiration, 20 years ago, englands Rugby Union Team won the world cup right here by beating australia, one of english sports greatest ever moments. The matildas journey to a first semi final has gripped the nation with record Viewing Figures and ticket sales. Theyve really grown with us throughout this whole tournament, from all over the country has been absolutely unreal and theyre really like a 12th men out there for us. And i really do believe theyve gotten us over the line on more times than once. So, yeah, theyre going to be vital for us tomorrow. Austral
World cup england will take on Hosts Australia in front of a sell out 80,000 seater Stadium Australia in sydney for a place in the final. Our Sports Editor dan roan has more. cheering it was the lionesses greatest triumph, becoming champions of europe on home soil. A year on, they remain on course to surpass even that, with a first ever appearance in the World Cup Final the prize, if they can beat familiarfoes here in sydney. Its going to be a very competitive game. Lots of players from australia also play in the womens super league, so they know each other really well and of course, they want to beat us, but we want to beat them. So thats the main competitiveness we will get in front of us tomorrow. Englands Comeback Victory over colombia in the last round has given them belief that this time they can go all the way, and seem to be relishing taking on the co hosts, australia. In terms of the crowd, i think were just super excited to play in front of a really intense, full stadium. For
In manchester. We can see the goals on the screen, talk us through the reaction . , ,. , on the screen, talk us through the reaction . , ,. ,. Reaction . There has been so much excitement reaction . There has been so much excitement in reaction . There has been so much excitement in manchester. Reaction . There has been so much excitement in manchester. When l reaction . There has been so much i excitement in manchester. When ella toone scored that fantastic first goal for england, toone scored that Fantastic First Goalfor england, everyone toone scored that fantastic first goal for england, everyone was cheering, there were so many happy faces and lots of young people who are big fans of ella toone. This is where her career first started when she was about five years old. As you can imagine, people were delighted to see her score in the semifinal of the world cup and also pleased to note that england are now through to the final. I want to speak to some of the people who are watching.
Especially in a semi final. So for us, we thrive in those moments. These lionesses know that theyre about to face their toughest test yet at this tournament, trying to overcome not only their opponents, australia, but also a huge and hostile crowd here at the national stadium. But if they needed inspiration, 20 years ago, englands Rugby Union Team won the world cup right here by beating australia, one of english sports greatest ever moments. The matildas journey to a first semi final has gripped the nation with record Viewing Figures and ticket sales. Theyve really grown with us throughout this whole tournament from all over the country has been absolutely unreal and theyre really like a 12th men out there for us. Like a 12th man out there for us. And i really do believe theyve gotten us over the line on more times than once. So, yeah, theyre going to be vital for us tomorrow. Australias enjoyed the upper hand so far this summer, its mens and womens cricket teams retaining the ashes an
Hello and welcome to sportsday this wednesday night. Im chetan pathak. Coming up on tonights programme. One game away from being World Champions england beat australia to reach sundays final in sydney. Incredible. Weve didnt say where dreaming of the semi but now this is what is the World Cup Final with this group, yeah buzzing. As lionesses fans on both sides of the world celebrate well bring you reaction from australia and england. And with the Cricket World Cup on the horizon, ben stoke reverses his decision to retire from the one day game. Also coming up on sportsday before 7. Well be looking ahead to the Rugby Union World cup too as scotland reveal their squad for the start of the tournament in france next month. Welcome along, thank you forjoining us. As youve been hearing england are World Cup Finalists. The lionesses will awake in sydney in the coming hours and begin their preparations for one more match. If they can beat Spain On Sunday The European champions will be World Cha