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Fran Kirby bursts into tears and is consoled by England manager Phil Neville and team-mates on 11th anniversary of mother's death - after win over Argentina books Lionesses' place in last 16 of Women's World Cup Fran Kirby played a starring role as England qualified for the last 16 stage  The Lionesses defeated Argentina 1-0 to go top of Group D with one game left  Kirby was overcome with emotion as the team gathered in a circle at full-time The fixture coincided with the eleventh anniversary of the death of her mother 

By Danny Gallagher For Mailonline

Published: 22:25 BST, 14 June 2019 | Updated: 22:56 BST, 14 June 2019

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Fran Kirby was left in tears and overcome with emotion at the end of England's victory over Argentina, which coincided with the 11th anniversary of her mother's death.

The forward played a starring role in the match, as England triumphed 1-0 to book their place in the knockout stage of the World Cup.

At the final whistle the Lionesses gathered in a circle, during which manager Phil Neville consoled Kirby.

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