sport news Norway 0-3 England - PLAYER RATINGS: Lucy Bronze hits gold standard

Norway 0-3 England - PLAYER RATINGS: Lucy Bronze hits gold standard but Toni Duggan struggles in World Cup quarter-final victory Lucy Bronze (9) was hailed as best player in the world by Phil Neville after win Steph Houghton (8.5) put in typical captain's performance in defence Toni Duggan (5.5) struggled to get involved with play before being subbed 

By Adrian Kajumba For The Daily Mail

Published: 22:36 BST, 27 June 2019 | Updated: 23:18 BST, 27 June 2019

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England cruised through to the World Cup semi-finals after a clinical performance saw them brush aside Norway in Le Havre.

Jill Scott netted the quickest goal of the World Cup so far in just the third minute, while Ellen White doubled the lead five minutes before the break to become joint top scorer.

Lucy Bronze made sure of progression with a super striker in the second half as Sporstsmail looks at how Phil Neville's Lionesses rated.

England skipper Steph Houghton celebrates after guiding her side into the semi-finals

England skipper Steph Houghton celebrates after guiding her side into the semi-finals

ENGLAND (4-2-3-1) 

Karen Bardsley 7

First-half spectator, aside from one scare from a backpass. Busier after the break, made excellent save from Herlovsen.

Lucy Bronze 9

Dominated right side. Unstoppable raid led to first goal, had a hand in the second and blasted in the third.  

Steph Houghton 8.5

Inspirational display from Captain Fantastic. Pass out led to second goal and made two vital last-ditch interventions.

Steph Houghton made a crucial clearance to prevent Norway getting back into the game

Steph Houghton made a crucial clearance to prevent Norway getting back

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