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England Cruises Past Norway in a Women’s World Cup Quarterfinal

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LE HAVRE, France — Lucy Bronze helped set up the first two goals before completing England’s 3-0 victory over Norway with a powerful shot of her own on Thursday night, sending the team into its second straight Women’s World Cup semifinal.

After finishing third four years ago, England will now face France or the United States on Tuesday in its quest for a first women’s final.

“Their two scouts were sitting literally behind the bench,” England Coach Phil Neville said of his team’s potential opponents. “So I waved at them after the goals.