The first-half goals came in from Jodie Taylor and Lucy Bronze lifted the Lionesses to a 2-1 win over the tournament hosts to set up a last four clash against defending champions Japan on Wednesday. England manager Mark Sampson was proud of his "history makers" after guiding them to the World Cup semi-finals in Canada.
Canada's star striker Christine Sinclair pulled one back shortly before half-time, following a rare blunder by goalkeeper Karen Bardsley, but England had an impressive rearguard after the interval and never really seemed in danger of conceding again at a packed out BC Place in Vancouver
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