Sarina Wiegman s side beat arch rivals Australia 3-1 in Sydney on Wednesday to progress to their maiden final, where they will face Spain in an event due to be watched by millions on Sunday.
Kensington Palace confirmed that Prince William, who is president of the Football Association, would not be making the trip Down Under, but instead will be roaring on the Lionesses from home.
When Alessia Russo’s goal hit the back of the net on Wednesday, it was as if the air had been sucked out of Stadium Australia. More than 75,000 fans had.