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England's Lionesses praised by Prince William and Rishi Sunak for historic achievement

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【Summary】England's Lionesses have reached the Women's World Cup final after defeating Australia's Matildas 3-1. Prince William and Rishi Sunak praised their performance, with England now set to face Spain in the final on Sunday. Alessia Russo scored the winning goal in the 85th minute.

FutureCar Staff    Aug 16, 2023 10:33 AM PT
England's Lionesses praised by Prince William and Rishi Sunak for historic achievement

England's Lionesses have achieved a historic milestone by reaching the Women's World Cup final after defeating Australia's Matildas with a score of 3-1. This victory marks the first time an England side has made it to the World Cup final since 1966. Alessia Russo's goal in the 85th minute sealed the victory for England.

The Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak both expressed their admiration for the team's performance. Prince Charles congratulated the Lionesses and commiserated with the Matildas, praising them for their brilliant play and for being excellent co-hosts of the World Cup. Rishi Sunak also lauded the Lionesses and expressed his excitement for the upcoming final.

The match saw Lauren Hemp and Ella Toone scoring goals for England, while Sam Kerr showcased her skills with a magnificent goal for the Matildas. Despite Kerr's goal, England quickly responded and secured their lead. The Lionesses displayed resilience and determination throughout the game.

England had a strong start to the match, putting Australia on the defensive. However, the Matildas grew into the game and posed a challenge for the Lionesses. Both teams had their opportunities, but it was England who ultimately capitalized on theirs.

The Lionesses will now face Spain in the final on Sunday. This is a highly anticipated match, as England previously defeated Spain 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the UEFA European Women's Championship last July. The Lionesses will be aiming to secure the World Cup trophy and make history once again.

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