The Matildas are out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, falling to a 3-1 defeat to England at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

England deservedly led thanks to an Ella Toone strike in the first half, but Sam Kerr scored a stunning leveller to give the Matildas hope.

However, Lauren Hemp capped a superb performance with a goal midway through the second half, before laying a third on a plate for Alessia Russo to seal victory with five minutes remaining.

England will meet Spain in the final, after they beat Sweden 2-1 in last night’s first semifinal, while Australia will play the Swedes in Saturday’s third-place playoff in Brisbane.

More to come.