England women are out of the Women's World Cup after an agonising semi-final defeat to the USA
Steph Houghton had an 84th-minute penalty saved as the Lionesses missed out on a place in the final, losing 2-1 to the United States in Lyon. Phil Neville's side headed into the last four with dreams of becoming the first senior England team - male or female - to contest a World Cup final since 1966. However, a third penalty miss of the tournament ultimately proved costly after a rollercoaster match.
Here's how it played out:
The Lionesses are into the last four in France after topping their group before victories over Cameroon and then Norway in the knockout stages.
The performance last time out, when goals from Jill Scott, Ellen White and Lucy Bronze secured an impressive win, was Phil Neville's side best so far and has them full of confidence ahead of tonight's game in Lyon.
2015 winners and tournament favourites USA are yet to hit top gear so far but arrive here having already seen off hosts France last time out and in Megan Rapinoe boast the star of the tournament.
We'll have all the latest throughout the evening right here.
"We haven't gone full scale like we did last year but I'd still say there was about 150 flags flying for our Lionesses," said resident Chris Dowse.
"The women's game hasn't got as widespread coverage as the men's - if people can see we're doing it for the women as well hopefully it encourages a young girl to go out and kick a football around."
"I think they've got many strengths," she said. "Megan Rapinoe, Tobin Heath and Alex Morgan - their front three are deadly. But we're prepared for that, we're ready for that. Our players have played against those players before and similar players, so it's nothing that we haven't dealt with before.
"I think it's definitely going to be our biggest test in the tournament so far, but it's one we're definitely ready for.
"I just think we're going to bring the ultimate energy. We're going to be 100 per cent going out there, win the physical battle and make sure we're clinical."
The Santa Clara University Women's Soccer team travelled from the Bay Area of California to France to follow the tournament.
Player Courney Ogren, 21, predicted a 3-0 win for the United States with two goals for Alex Morgan and one for Carli Lloyd.
"We have just grown up watching the team and seen them progress, even throughout this World Cup getting better and better every game," she said.
Teammate Sofia Jones, 20, added: "I think that France was their first really big challenge and I think they stepped up, they handled the insane atmosphere and they came out with a win." (PA)
"Wishing the lionesses all the luck in the world tonight. No regrets, leave nothing out there!! Everyone is right behind you and you have the support of (the) nation."
Phil Neville says he has been planning for the crucial meeting with the United States since he became the England head coach.
"We've planned for it, we've played against them and we know how we're going to play," he said.
"When it was France or USA in the semi-final every one of my players said: 'Let's hope it's USA.'
"When I got the job, the first three games I looked at were the USA. I was sitting in my house in Valencia and watched three games in one afternoon because I thought: 'How can we win the World Cup?'
"You have to beat the best, and the USA are the best. They've proven it.
"But we're ready for them. Sometimes, before these games, you can have fear and trepidation - but I can smell nothing but freedom, happiness and excitement."
Sam Kerr also tops the table with five goals but her Australian side was knocked out in the round of 16.
"It's a shootout maybe between Ellen and Alex Morgan for the top scorer," Phil Neville said. "There are going to be brilliant players on this football pitch."
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