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Paul Myers

England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach last eight as Australia oust Denmark

Hayley Raso (left) celebrates scoring Australia's second goal with Emily van Egmond who set up the strike. REUTERS - CARL RECINE

England moved into the quarter-finals at the women's World Cup on Monday following a penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria. Hours later hosts Australia set up a clash with either France or Morocco after they beat Denmark 2-0.

England were under the cosh even before Lauren James was red-carded for a petulant stamp on Michelle Alozie in the 87th minute.

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