The United States booked their place in the final with a 2-1 win over England ©Getty Images

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A considerable crowd packed into the Stade de Lyon for the first Women's World Cup semi-final ©Getty Images
A considerable crowd packed into the Stade de Lyon for the first Women's World Cup semi-final ©Getty Images
Christen Press gave holders the United States the lead inside the first 10 minutes ©Getty Images
Christen Press gave holders the United States the lead inside the first 10 minutes ©Getty Images
Ellen White's deft finish restored parity for England nine minutes later
Ellen White's deft finish restored parity for England nine minutes later
Alex Morgan put the US back in front as she marked her 30th birthday in style ©Getty Images
Alex Morgan put the US back in front as she marked her 30th birthday in style ©Getty Images
Ellen White thought she had levelled but her goal was ruled out for offside ©Getty Images
Ellen White thought she had levelled but her goal was ruled out for offside ©Getty Images
England were then awarded a penalty by VAR ©Getty Images
England were then awarded a penalty by VAR ©Getty Images
Captain Steph Houghton missed the resulting spot-kick as England's hopes were dashed ©Getty Images
Captain Steph Houghton missed the resulting spot-kick as England's hopes were dashed ©Getty Images
The American players congratulated Alyssa Naeher after her save ©Getty Images
The American players congratulated Alyssa Naeher after her save ©Getty Images
The US showed their guile to close out victory ©Getty Images
The US showed their guile to close out victory ©Getty Images