Each has shown courage, resolve, and great timing in pushing forward their very different agendas, writes Terry Prone

The United States are through to the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup.

Phil Neville's England have won their Women's World Cup quarter-final against Norway to set up a semi-final against either the hosts France or the current world champions USA.

Barbara Bonansea's last-gasp goal gave Italy a shock 2-1 win in their Women's World Cup Group C opener against Australia.

Women forming their own culture club

The tweet was swiftly deleted after critical responses branded it patronising to the professional players who had just finished as bronze medallists in the World Cup.

The United States reached the Women’s World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over fellow international powerhouse Germany in Montreal.