In fact,despite the team’s playing for a spot in the final,Bronze didn’t even think it was the Lionesses’ most physical game this tournament.

“I think the most physical game we played was probably against Nigeria. So playing Australia was probably a little less physical than that game,” Bronze said.

“I think we’ve been prepared to play against many different types of teams in this tournament,and I think we’re capable of matching any team in terms of physicality.”

When asked about Kerr’s impact on the game,Wiegman,the mastermind coach behind England’s Euros win and World Cup final qualification,decided to praise Australia’s midfield.

“I think also the two midfielders of Australia,they’re really quick,very agile,and they were sometimes very dangerous when they went forward too,” Wiegman said.

“Of course Sam Kerr is an important player to them,but I think there are more players in the Australian team that are really good. So yeah,we had to defend really well.”

England now march on to their first Women’s World Cup final,where they play Spain to lift the trophy.

The Lionesses’ striker Chloe Kelly said the team were soaking up the moment before they turn their focus to Sunday’s final.

“This is what dreams are made of. To do that out there in front of the Australian crowds,it’s unbelievable and to be through to a final with the girls is amazing,” Kelly said.

“The mentality of this group I think,we don’t let a thing stand in our way. We bounce back to everything. Everything that gets thrown at us we show our character throughout the whole group. I think we have belief in our squad.”

“Our focus now changes. We rest,recover,get back on the training pitch.”

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