England will take on the US in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup after the Americans knocked out hosts France.

In her first match since becoming embroiled in a row with Donald Trump over whether she would go to the White House should her country win the trophy, Megan Rapinoe struck twice to secure a place in the last four.

French goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi was left blindsided by the first goal - a free kick from the left wing after five minutes, which zipped sharply off the turf and through several pairs of legs on its way into the back of the net.

Image: Megan Rapinoe celebrates after her early goal against France

The celebration made clear that it was a satisfying moment for Rapinoe, 33, who in the build-up tothe match had urged her teammates to "think hard" about associating themselves with the US president.

Rapinoe has previously attacked Mr Trump for being "sexist" and "misogynistic", and was one of the first athletes to join the national anthem kneel-down protest against police brutality started by NFL star Colin Kaepernick.


Image: The ball went through several pairs of legs on its way into the back of the net

After team regulations were changed, the openly gay footballer now protests by refusing to sing the national anthem - but it was a newly-emerged video from earlier this year that got the president on her case.

In the footage, she is heard saying "I'm not going to the f****** White House" when asked about the prospect of a visit if her team won the