Today’s back pages: England blast into the World Cup final

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 12 July

Eoin Morgan and Joe Root celebrate victory in the Cricket World Cup semi final
Eoin Morgan and Joe Root celebrate victory in the Cricket World Cup semi-final
(Image credit: David Rogers/Getty Images)

England cricket fans could be forgiven for feeling a little bewildered this morning as their team dominates both the front and back pages after a stunning demolition job on Australia that propelled them into Sunday’s World Cup final.

Adulation poured in from all quarters after a simply sensational performance against the Old Enemy at Edgbaston.

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