Australia v England: key match-ups that could decide World Cup semi-final

A composite image of Australia’s Caitlin Foord and England’s Lucy Bronze. The match-up between these two key players could determine the Women’s World Cup 2023 semi-final. Photograph: Matt Turner/AAP

On Wednesday host nation Australia face England in Sydney in the second semi-final of this Women’s World Cup. The winner, in progressing through to the final, will make history: neither team has previously played in a World Cup decider. Who will prove crucial on Wednesday night at Stadium Australia? We run the rule over four key match-ups that could decide the game.

Lucy Bronze v Caitlin Foord