In 2020, England appointed Sarina Wiegman as supervisor and not using a single ladies's trophy within the cupboard however with a way of hope amid an age of huge expertise within the males's squad. Three years on, there's a real declare to be made about whether or not her Lionesses crew is the nation's best.

England defeated Haiti, Denmark, China, Nigeria, and Colombia on their approach to the 2023 Women's World Cup semi-finals.

But awaiting Wiegman's heroes in Sydney had been hosts Australia, boasting the assist of town and arguably the very best feminine striker on the planet.

Once extra, although, the Lionesses roared.

Ella Toone rewarded a powerful first half, combining with former Manchester United team-mate and long-term finest buddy Alessia Russo to fireplace England forward on 36 minutes.

Sam Kerr, Australia's Wonder Woman, stated "not so fast" on the hour mark, beating Mary Earps from vary with a sensational strike. It was her tenth purpose in as many outings in opposition to Earps.

But it did not take lengthy for England to reclaim management by way of Lauren Hemp, silencing the group for a second time with 20 minutes left on the clock.

Australia huffed and puffed and most definitely pushed. Kerr might've and maybe ought to've bagged a hat-trick worthy of her heroinism. But England held on.

And Russo, the provider of the primary, latched onto a Hemp go to place the matter out of the query.

England, Women's World Cup finalists for the primary time.

Sweet Caroline, duh duh duh, certainly.

In 2022, the Lionesses triumphed the place Gareth Southgate's Three Lions failed. Women's European Championship winners at Wembley Stadium, profitable the hearts of the nation.

England adopted it up earlier this 12 months by beating 2022 Copa America Femenina champions Brazil within the inaugural Women's Finalissima.

Wiegman has turned this squad into serial winners, a title no males's facet has ever carried. Beating Spain, fellow first-time finalists, on Sunday might seal their standing as the very best England has produced.