England reach the game’s grandest stage, having fittingly reached their greatest level so far in the competition.
Such was the professionally commanding nature of this 3-1 semi-final win over hosts Australia that they somehow made this moment of glorious football history feel like it was always coming. They have just got better and better as this World Cup has gone on, as symbolised by Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo all getting on the scoresheet, rewarded with a place in the final itself.
