2015 Women's World Cup

Bassett trending on twitter. Lots of support for her. Such an unlucky connection. Has happened to the best defenders so she has nothing to be ashamed of. Awful way for England to go out though, as was said.

They have to keep this fight though if they want 3rd place from Germany, who will be licking their own wounds.

As for me, this is what I wanted ultimately. Japan looked very vulnerable against a team willing to defend resolutely against them and force them into uncharacteristic errors. They play like that against us and I fancy our chances. That said, their technical ability continues to astound me.

ffs England gonna England

heart breaking

Atleast the England defender will settle with a Puskas Award nom

One last big effort from the Lionesses tonight, hopefully:

Bardsley; Haughton, Bassett, Potter; Bronze, Scott, Williams, Greenwood; Carney, Chapman, White

...is how I think they're lining up.

Kick in about 35 minutes time.

Unsurprisingly, the buzz died off after the semi final.

let's hope we get the 3rd place at least.

How did Jill Scott not pull the trigger there ffs

Surprisingly tight game. Both teams with decent chances.

Marathon game this. Lianne Sanderson uses her body well to win a penalty. Williams as cool as ever from the spot.

This team

England WINNING a World Cup 3rd place match in extra time and RG can't even be bothered to watch.

Liverpool's Williams the hero at the moment.

20 - England Women's previous 20 matches against Germany had produced two draws and 18 defeats. Breakthrough.

If 3rd place doesn't give a boost to the women's game here, then nothing will.

Most successful English team since 1966

Fantastic achievement for England's team. Congrats!

My condolences, RWO. I doubt that will help much but I really do empathize given how the USA's last WWC ended.

Pity I missed the match (I was too dead to do anything i this heat). Gratz to England!

Should be a good final. Let's go, ladies!

LLOYDDDDDDDDD

1-0

GOAL! USA ahead already. Nicely worked corner routine.

Deserved goal after such a great start.

CARLI again ffs

2-0

2-0. Lloyd again. Japan's marking from set-pieces absolutely horrid.

Lalas probably fainted by now.

wow this is my first time watching a woman's football, already 2-0 up by 4 mins, legggooo USA

Nice to see USA win the cup on HOME SOIL

Game has settled now, Japan have woken up a bit. Press game is maddening on the US midfield and back 4.

3-0. Surely game over now.

Japan's defending has just been

3-0

Lauren Holiday with a ridiculous volley

What a goal

WHAT THE ACTUAL F***

My god what a goal from Lloyd.

Incredible 15 minutes here.