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Neville: World Cup semi-final defeat would represent failure for England

Phil Neville believes England crashing out at the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup would be a disaster.

The Lionesses have reached the last four of a major tournament for the third consecutive time after goals from Jill Scott, Ellen White and Lucy Bronze secured the quarter final win against Norway.

But the former England international insists a winning mentality is vital if his side want to progress and is not willing to countenance another last-four defeat.

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"A semi-final defeat would represent failure. This England team is ready to win now," Neville told Sky Sports.