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England beats host Australia to reach Women's World Cup final

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England players celebrate after qualifying for the finals.[Lionesses]

England went closer to their first Women's World Cup title as they moved into the final for the first time after beating host Australia 3-1 in the semifinal here on Wednesday.

The home side eliminated France via a thrilling penalty shoot-out in last 8, booking their first semifinal appearance at the Women's World Cup, after they bowed out at the quarterfinal stage in three of their previous campaigns.

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