Vancouver: England's 'Lionesses' bared their claws once again as they brutally ended the campaign of hosts Canada 2-1 to advance to their first semi-final at the Women's World Cup where they]meet champions Japan.


England's Jodie Taylor (left) celebrates after scoring against Canada in the Women's World Cup quarter-finals in Vancouver on Saturday. Pic/AFP 

Mark Sampson's revamped squad have now won two knock-out games for the first time in a World Cup, following on from their 2-1 win over former winners Norway in the last 16. The team have delivered despite starting their campaign with a 0-1 loss to France.