England crush Australia to reach Cricket World Cup final

Reaction to stunning semi-final victory for Eoin Morgan's rampant side

Jason Roy, England Cricket World Cup semi final
Jason Roy tore into the Australian bowling as England romped home
(Image credit: Clive Mason/Getty Images)

England produced what their captain Eoin Morgan described as “close to a perfect performance” as they thrashed Australia by eight wickets to reach their first Cricket World Cup final since 1992.

Given the way they dismantled the Aussies, the hosts will be the red-hot favourites against New Zealand at Lord’s on Sunday, but bear in mind what the Kiwis did to the mighty Indians on Wednesday.

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