Player ratings from England’s win over Colombia as Alessia Russo stars and scores winning goal

England 2-1 Colombia: Lauren Hemp also on the scoreboard before Lionesses’ defence holds firm

Alessia Russo of England celebrates with teammates Millie Bright and Lauren Hemp (The FA via Getty Images)

England beat Colombia 2-1 in the Women’s World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, booking their spot in the semis where they will face co-hosts Australia.

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Here are the player ratings from the last-eight win over their South American opponents.

MARY EARPS: Whether it was intended as a cross or a shot, Earps will be disappointed to have been beaten by the looping effort from Leicy Santos which gave Colombia the lead. Made one solid save from Lorena Bedoya’s long-range effort. 5 (out of 10).

JESS CARTER: Initially struggled to deal with the pace of Linda Caicedo but adjusted well and limited the threat of the Real Madrid star. 7.

MILLIE BRIGHT: As dependable as ever, winning almost everything in the air and making a couple of key blocks as Colombia pushed for an equaliser. 7.

ALEX GREENWOOD: Another assured performance at the back, highlighted by a vital interception as Mayra Ramirez looked set to have a clear sight of goal. 8.

LUCY BRONZE: Always a willing outlet on the right and an aerial threat in the penalty area. Combined well with Carter to stifle Caicedo. 7.

GEORGIA STANWAY: Set up Russo for England‘s second goal, albeit with a bit of assistance from Daniela Arias, but was otherwise a somewhat peripheral figure. 6.

KEIRA WALSH: Still looked some way short of her best in her second match back from injury but helped protect the defence well in the latter stages. 6.

RACHEL DALY: Guilty of allowing Santos too much time and space to give Colombia the lead but responded well and had two headers on target. 6.

ELLA TOONE: Replaced the suspended Lauren James but struggled to make much of an impact on the contest. 5.

ALESSIA RUSSO: Reacted quickly when Catalina Perez inexplicably spilled the ball to help set up Hemp for the equaliser and drilled a superb finish into the bottom corner to give England the lead. 8.

LAUREN HEMP: Pounced on a blunder from Colombia’s goalkeeper to stab in the equaliser in first-half stoppage time and turned in a tireless display. 7.

SUBSTITUTES

CHLOE KELLY (for Russo, 84): The Euro 2022 final match-winner had little opportunity to impress. 5.

BETHANY ENGLAND (for Hemp, 90+3): Saw almost nothing of the ball as England closed the game out. 5.