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Focus on the United States as they prepare to meet England in Women’s World Cup semi-final

Phil Neville’s side take on the three-time world champions in Lyon on Tuesday.

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England will go head to head with holders the United States for a place in the Women’s World Cup final.

Phil Neville’s side take on the three-time world champions in Lyon on Tuesday after the US ended the hopes of hosts France with a 2-1 win.

Here, PA takes a closer look at the team standing between the Lionesses and a place in their first ever major final.

Manager

United States coach Jill Ellis was born in England
United States coach Jill Ellis was born in England (Francisco Seco/AP).

Players

Megan Rapinoe is the tournament's joint-leading scorer with five goals
Megan Rapinoe is the tournament’s joint-leading scorer with five goals (Francisco Seco/AP)

Form

Jennifer Hermoso took advantage of an awful defensive error to score for Spain against the United States
Jennifer Hermoso took advantage of an awful defensive error to score for Spain against the United States (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

Past meetings

Steph Houghton was on target when England played the United States in March
Steph Houghton was on target when England played the United States in March (John Walton/PA).
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