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Soccer-Upstart England try to end Japan's title defense

By Simon Evans

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EDMONTON, June 30 (Reuters) - Defending champions Japan are one win away from a return trip to the Women's World Cup final, and standing in their way is an upbeat England team that beat hosts Canada to reach Wednesday's semi-final.