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England through to last eight
FOOTBALL: England’s women booked a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup thanks to a 2-0 victory over Japan in Group B. Hope Powell’s side went in front when Ellen White superbly lobbed in from 22 yards. They doubled their lead after the break when substitute Rachel Yankey took a touch and clipped in a smart finish. In the last eight on Saturday England will play France.