AET: Germany 0-1 England

1. England finish third at Women's World Cup
2. England's first win over Germany
3. Williams sends keeper the wrong way
4. Kemme drags down Sanderson for penalty

Farewell

But, for me, that is where I leave you this morning.

What an evening it has been though. 

It has been a pleasure.

World Cup final

Don't forget you can also watch Monday's World Cup final between the holders Japan and the USA live on the BBC.

Coverage begins on BBC Two at 23:30 BST on Sunday night, while you could also watch online and follow live text commentary.

Commentary will also be on BBC Radio 5 live Sports Extra from 23:32 BST.

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And still the player tweets keep coming...

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England's former players enjoyed that win too...

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Regarding the penalty: "Just put it in the goal Fara!" On the match "We deserved it. Every game been there fighting away. Played three of the top nations, France, Japan, Germany. This team are incredible. On support: "The support has been incredible, awesome, amazing. It has made such a difference.

Mark SampsonEngland coach

I don't know where they get it from. They dug deep. Life is horrible sometimes. It's really tough. You get a kick in the teeth and we had a massive kick in the teeth the other day. But we wanted to show the world today, everyone has a tough time, dust yourself down and go again.

Mark SampsonEngland coach

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I felt we wanted it more than the Germans and we deserved it. I'm so happy the girls won and got the bronze medal.

Lindsay JohnsonEngland and Everton striker on BBC Three

Player reaction

"Speechless. We had big hopes and big belief and our performance showed how together and how strong we are. We hadn't beaten them after 20 attempts.

Fara WilliamsEngland goal scorer

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England's players continue to cavort around the pitch. They now launch into the 'Yaya Toure - Kolo Toure dance'. Bit left field but, hey, they've won a World Cup bronze medal.

Laura Bassett with a huge beaming smile as she gets her bronze medal. What a difference from a few days ago...

England are making the most of this. Skipper Steph Houghton waves both fists in the air as she makes her way to collect her bronze medal.

Credit to the Germans as they stand and politely applaud but that is clearly the last place they want to be me at this moment...

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England have performed out of their skins. At the final whistle they fell to their knees, they had nothing left. Wow, to beat Germany, the number one ranked team in the world. That is just amazing.

Faye WhiteFormer England captain on BBC 5 Live

Rachel Brown-Finnis

Former England goalkeeper on BBC 5 Live

I could not be prouder for everything these girls have achieved. Previous teams never believed they could beat Germany but this team, had the belief. They had all the characteristics - technically, tactically, physically and psychologically. It is a new era for women's football.

The podium is out on the pitch as England are ready to be handed their bronze medals. Germany do not look happy...

"Steph Houghton leading the celebrations in front of the England fans that have travelled. It's been a fantastic campaign by this team and it's great to see them smiling after their semi-final heartache. Now they will receive the bronze medal while Germany will get a handshake."

Alistair MagowanBBC Sport's at Commonwealth Stadium

Fara Williams has scored more (non-shootout) penalties than anyone else in this tournament - 3.  

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'This means everything to the England players'

This performance is typical of how England have played at this World Cup and they have given everything to beat Germany. Beating Germany and getting to the top of the European ladder means everything to these players.

Lucy WardBBC pundit on BBC Three

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German players are slumped in dejection while England's players are going absolutely crazy in a huddle. Jumping, dancing and singing.

Who says third-place play-offs mean nothing.

On the second half performance and extra time they well deserved it. They wanted it more than Germany.

Lindsay JohnsonEverton and BBC Three pundit

FULL-TIME

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Scenes as England's subs race across the pitch in celebration. ENGLAND HAVE FINISHED THE WORLD CUP IN THIRD POSITION.

England's bench are on their feet. They are all smiles. They are nearly there and have the ball deep inside Germany's half... keeping it in the corner.

A bronze medal awaits and a first ever win against Germany. So close as England break...

Breathe England and Karen Bardsley collects, Two minutes injury time signalled. 

Bianca Schmidt crosses but England clear.Back it comes...

Poor delivery but Germany have a throw.

Germany come again.. and corner as Lena Petermann's shot is deflected.

Remember England haven't beaten Germany in 20 attempts. They are so close now...

Free-kick England deep inside their own half. Into the last three minutes.

That is not a good miss - Schmidt really had to score that.

Lucy WardBBC pundit on BBC Three

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What a miss. Alexandra Popp crosses from the left and Bianca Schmidt looks certain to score at the far post. She doesn't as she heads wide. What a let off.

Anja Mittag's low free-kick bounces in front of Karen Bardsley but she gathers at the second attempt. England five minutes away from finishing third. 

Danger for England. Free-kick to Germany right on the edge of the penalty area after Steph Houghton's challenge...

Rachel Brown-Finnis

Former England goalkeeper on BBC 5 Live

The penalty was 55-45%. It wasn't the most convincing of penalty shouts but if you're an England fan, you'll shout for them every time

Taught Steph Houghton and she was a fantastic student, intelligent, determined and never gave up- a prime example of what makes being English so special.

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Justice is done with the penalty as Lucy Bronze should have had one earlier for a fore arm smash in the face. Great to see Germany paying the penalty 2 games running.

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Alexandra Popp is losing her cool here as she attempts to push Fara Williams off the pitch, as England's goalscorer is replaced by Casey Stoney. Williams is given a heroes reception by the bench.

Germany goalkeeper Nadine Angerer is making her last appearance after five World Cups. She would love to go to penalties now...

Strains of Engerlund being heard from the stands.

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Former England goalkeeper on BBC 5 Live

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Cool as you like, Fara Williams scores for the third time in the left corner. What a time and under what pressure!

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So, England are 11 minutes away from finishing third at World Cup... Scenes.

GOAL

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There is some aggro as goakeeper Nadine Angerer and Alexandra Popp try to put off Fara Williams. Williams isn't bothered though as she sends Angerer the wrong way and England are ahead.

PENALTY TO ENGLAND

Lianne Sanderson is pulled down by Tabea Kemme and that is a clear penalty. What a chance.

KICK-OFF

Fifteen minutes away from England v Germany in a penalty shootout. That always ends well doesn't it...

'It could be decided by one mistake'

You cannot fault the performance of any England player. They have all given everything. If they do lose it will not be because of a lack of effort. The more the game goes on the more you think it could be decided by one mistake.

Lucy WardBBC pundit on BBC Three

HALF-TIME

This is going to be nervy stuff.

Goalkeeper Karen Bardsley deals with the situation and punches clear but Lucy Bronze is penalised and Germany come again.

Melanie Leupolz fires over. England could do with half time.

Germany force a corner. England hold their collective breath...

There are bodies everywhere at the moment. Both sets of players have given their all and they are feeling it.

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SUBSTITUTION

Germany make their last change as striker Alexandra Popp - with scull cap - replaces Lena Goessling. 

Houghton again. 

Simone Laudehr races down the right and crosses to Lena Petermann. The Germany forward looks certain to score but Houghton dives in to block.

From the resulting corner Petermann heads wide from close range.

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Brilliant defending from Steph Houghton. Lena Petterman races towards goals but the England skipper recovers to clear for a corner. The corner is cleared. This is tense.

England still on top. Fara Williams's corner from the left finds the unmarked Steph Houghton but her header is easy for goalkeeper Nadine Angerer.

Houghton has been everywhere.

Laura Bassett is booked for another heavy challenge

Even Laura Bassett would probably say she deserved a yellow card after her last two or three challenges.

Lucy WardBBC pundit on BBC Three

Still not a lot in it possession wise...

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Lucy Bronze drills a cross in from the right and Lena Petterman heads clear. Keep feeding Bronze will be the instruction.

Rachel Brown-Finnis

Former England goalkeeper on BBC 5 Live

England have finished the half better, and look more confident and more likely to score. They need to keep things tight at the back and take their chances when they present themselves. The ball hasn’t quite dropped to them yet as they seek that historic goal against the Germans.

In previous England games the substitutes have got more support up front and the person that started was there to work hard, with high energy to wear out the opposition players. Then the substitute has come one and had a little bit more joy. In the second half we looked the stronger team and were more positive.

Rachel YankeyFormer England international

'This match is there for the taking'

England have grown into the game. Bringing Eni on really changed the game and she injected a lot of pace up front and the team have got up the pitch to support her. We have looked the better team in the last 15 minutes. This match is there for the taking. We have 30 minutes to put this game to bed and get the bronze medal.

Lindsay JohnsonEngland and Everton defender on BBC Three

Like the Japan semi-final, England finishing the game here on top. At least they made it to extra-time on this occasion. Eniola Aluko has made a difference and Mark Samspon has made a short rallying cry before leaving his players to it. Think they call it 'ownership'.

Alistair MagowanBBC Sport at Commonwealth Stadium

KICK-OFF

Both teams form their own huddles as they look for that extra something. England v Germany - Extra time. Here we go again...

Changing perceptions

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Whatever happens in this last 30 minutes surely England have changed the face of women's football forever with their performances in Canada?  

In the last week women's football has been heavily featured in the front and back pages of newspapers in England, with players and boss Sampson regular guests on screen and on the airwaves. 

More than 10.7m people had followed the World Cup on the BBC prior to the game against Japan.  Not a bad effort eh?

Have a read about the nation's reaction here.

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England have had great opportunities to finish this game off but have not been able to take them.

Lucy WardBBC pundit on BBC Three

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FULL-TIME

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We will need an extra 30 minutes. This is anyone's game.

Free-kick to Germany and that should be that.

Last chance as England come again?

.... and breathe. Steph Houghton and Lena Goessling are flat out as play is stopped. Both will be okay and extra time looks certain.

Alex Greenwood's corner is again cleared and Germany break...

Four minutes remaining...

Four minutes of injury time signalled.

Eni Aluko wastes another shooting chance but another corner to England.

No. Alex Greenwood's left-footed delivery is poor and Germany clear.

Lucy Bronze picks up the loose ball though, marauds down the right crosses and Steph Haughton shoots over, after Lianne Sanderson's touch. England are finishing strongly.

Another chance for England to load the box. Free kick from 45 yards out. Can they?

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Jo Potter has attempted 22 passes in Germany's half, eight more than any other England player.  

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Eni Aluko has been a real threat since coming on. Her pace takes her clear of Germany's defence but a poor headed touch lets her down and goalkeeper Nadine Angerer gathers. Aluko should do better.

Fara Williams's delivery is cleared and Karen Carney wastes her cross from the loose ball. This is looking like extra time...

Eni Aluko's pace again causes problems. Corner England. Fill the box time again...

The crowd at the Commonwealth Stadium is 21,483. England will have won a lot of hearts with their efforts tonight and in the tournament as a whole.

Can they get the winner though? Goalkeeper Karen Bardsley is bizarrely booked for time wasting.

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SUBSTITUTION

Remember England have not beaten Germany in 20 attempts but they are giving this a real go. Mark Sampson's girls are getting stronger.

Second change for England as forward Lianne Sanderson replaces midfielder Katie Chapman. Bold by Sampson.

Rachel Brown-Finnis

Former England goalkeeper on BBC 5 Live

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We've seen a shift from England from soaking up pressure to pressing higher up the field. This is much more livelier from England

Audacious attempt from Fara Williams. She sees the goalkeeper off her line but her effort from 40 yards is easy for Nadine Angerer.

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How close is that?

Lucy Bronze to Eni Aluko to Jill Scott. The England midfielder is through on goal but she dallies and is crowded out. A shot sooner and England would surely have been celebrating.

The lose ball is worked out wide to Karen Carney, who delivers a teasing cross but Scott is stretching and can't turn the ball in.

Why didn't Scott shoot first time when the ball was played to her earlier in the move?

That was travelling. Fara Williams strikes a thunderbolt from 30 yards. It hits a German player in the box and England are unable to get onto the loose ball. More appeals for handball against Bianca Schmidt, but no.

At the other end Anja Mittag's chip is straight at Karen Bardsley.

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Another change for Germany as tournament top scorer Celia Sasic is replaced by striker Anja Mittag. She knows where the goal is too though.

No they can't. Close though as the ball lands on Jill Scott's head but she heads wide. Wasteful.

Corner for England as Eniola Aluko's pace causes problems. Can they?

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Into the last 20 minutes and still no closer to seeing who will be finishing third at the World Cup.

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Former England goalkeeper on BBC 5 Live

Lovely inswinging corner from Alex Greenwood with her left foot. Steph just couldn't quite direct the header.

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Strong run from Germany defender Tabea Kemme. She carries the ball inside from the her left flank, and lets fly from 20 yards. The ball is inches wide of the post with goalkeeper Karen Bardsley beaten.

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Chance for England. Alex Greenwood whips in a corner from the right but skipper Steph Houghton, unmarked eight yards out, can only head wide, She has to do better.

Eni Aluko is a different proposition to Ellen White. She is a lot quicker in terms of her directness and she is a good option to bring on. She has started a lot of England games in her career and scored a lot of goals.

Lucy WardBBC pundit on BBC Three

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Laura Bassett has made the most passes of any outfield England player and has got a 96.2% success rate. Not a bad way to react to her own goal misery of the semi-final.

England still holding their own and Germany boss Silvia Neid does not look happy.

Rachel Brown-Finnis

Former England goalkeeper on BBC 5 Live

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England need to remain disciplined and keep switched on at all times as Germany will punish you for any sloppiness. They are not ranked number one in the world for nothing. England need to tighten up a bit here

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Germany continue to attack as Lena Goessling's downward header is cleared.

Change for England as Ellen White is replaced by the quicker Eniola Aluko. A different type of problem for Germany.

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Germany are having the better of this half. This time Celia Sasic heads wide under heavy pressure from Jo Potter. Time for a few changes from Mark Sampson perhaps?

'A world-class save'

It was a great ball in from Celia Sasic, a good first-time shot and Karen Bardsley is a big goalkeeper, but also very agile and it was a world-class save from her to get two hands to it. Sara Daebritz has been very impressive and is technically a very good player.

Lucy WardBBC pundit on BBC three

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Great photo opportunity there. Jill Scott gets taken out by Tabea Kemme and almost falls into Sylvia Neid, the German coach showing zero sympathy for the England midfielder.

Alistair MagowanBBC Sport at Commonwealth Stadium

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Former England goalkeeper on BBC 5 Live

Great save by Karen Bardsley She dives low and pushes it away powerfully to the right hand side. Phenomenal save and what we want to see from her.

Nervy moments for England as Steph Houghton throws her body in the way of Lena Petermann's close-range shot. Calm it down England, calm it down.

GREAT SAVE!

Best moment of the match. The ball is crossed in from the right, Sara Daebritz meets it with a sweet volley but goalkeeper Karen Bardsley dives to her right and parries wide. Great save.

England haven't done a great deal of attacking so far, as can be seen by the graphic showing their average position below. 

Pretty lonely for Ellen White too...

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Fara Williams' free-kick is thumped deep into Germany's penalty area, they get the ball clear but it is an England corner. Another chance to load the box.

Williams' delivery from the left is too strong though and the ball sails over Lucy Bronze's head to safety.

Chance for England to fill the box as Karen Carney is flattened. The ball will be pumped into the penalty area...

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After the first five minutes we settled and got our communication together. Overall, I think we have grown into the game, there is lots to play for and we look a threat down our right-hand side. Germany are so precise form their link-up play. It is a great learning experience for England.

Faye WhiteFormer England international on BBC Three

KICK-OFF

A change for Germany as Bayern Munich's Bundelsiga player of the year Melanie Leupolz replaces Melanie Behringer in the heart of midfield.

Game on.