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Women's World Cup: England beat Norway 3-0 to reach semi-final

The Lionesses impress as goals from Jill Scott, Ellen White and Lucy Bronze secure a 3-0 win over the Scandinavian side.

By David Mercer, news reporter

Friday 28 June 2019 04:35, UK

LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 27: Jill Scott of England celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's first goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Stade Oceane on June 27, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
Image: England will now play USA or France for a place in the final
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England have reached the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup after a comprehensive victory over Norway.

The Lionesses were hugely impressive as goals from Jill Scott, Ellen White and Lucy Bronze secured a 3-0 win over the Scandinavian side.

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David Beckham and his seven-year-old daughter Harper were at the Oceane stadium in Le Havre, northwest France, to watch the quarter-final tie as Phil Neville's team took an early lead.

LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 27: David Beckham is seen in the stands with his daughter, Harper, prior to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Stade Oceane on June 27, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Image: David and Harper Beckham were among the crowd
LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 27: Ingrid Hjelmseth of Norway fails to save from Jill Scott of England (not pictured) who scores England's first goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Stade Oceane on June 27, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Image: England's first goal was the fastest of the tournament so far

England showed no ill-effects from their heated clash with Cameroon in the previous round, as Scott's shot hit the back of the net in the third minute - the fastest goal of the tournament so far.

White, England's all-time top scorer at the Women's World Cup, then followed up with the Lionesses' second goal five minutes before half-time.

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Bronze scored England's third with a powerful strike from the edge of the box in the second half, ensuring a late penalty miss by Nikita Parris could not stop the team progressing in the tournament.

England will now face either World Cup hosts France or tournament favourites USA for a place in the final.

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LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 27: Ellen White of England celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Stade Oceane on June 27, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Image: Ellen White celebrates scoring England's second goal
England's coach Phil Neville attends the France 2019 Women's World Cup quarter-final football match between Norway and England, on June 27, 2019, at the Oceane stadium in Le Havre, north western France. (Photo by Damien MEYER / AFP) (Photo credit should read DAMIEN MEYER/AFP/Getty Images)
Image: Manager Phil Neville said England were 'having the time of their lives'

After the game, Neville hailed full-back Bronze as "the best player in the world" and said he had expected "nothing else" but victory from his team.

"We're having the time of our lives," he said.

"I thought it should have been four or five."

LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 27: Lucy Bronze of England celebrates after scoring her team's third goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Stade Oceane on June 27, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Image: Lucy Bronze (right) was hailed as the best player in the world by the England manager
LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 27: Steph Houghton of England celebrates following her sides victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Quarter Final match between Norway and England at Stade Oceane on June 27, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Image: Captain Steph Houghton showed her emotion after the match

It is now the third successive major tournament that the Lionesses have made the semi-finals, following their runs at the 2015 World Cup and Euro 2017.

Former England player Casey Stoney, who now manages Manchester United Women, wrote on Twitter: "After a performance like that now everyone starts to believe... maybe just maybe. It's good to dream."

Meanwhile, the Duke of Cambridge tweeted: "What a performance Lionesses, a superb display!

"The whole country is behind you going into Tuesday's semi-final, bring it on!"

England will play their World Cup semi-final at the Stade de Lyon on Tuesday at 8pm UK time.