REVEALED: Sarina Wiegman told right back Lucy Bronze, 31, to ‘stop jumping’ in England’s World Cup semi-final post-win huddle… because she needs her ready for the final!

Sarina Wiegman told star defender Lucy Bronze to stop jumping as England celebrated their 3-1 semi-final win against Australia in a bid to keep her fit for the World Cup final.

The 31-year-old played a key role in helping the Lionesses secure victory at Stadium Australia on Wednesday, bracing the backline to prevent the Matildas from leveling again after Lauren Hemp put the team on top in the 70th minute. had taken the lead.

England’s second goal followed on the heels of a stunning equalizer from Australian captain Sam Kerr, who struck from 25 yards out, and five minutes from the end, Alessia Russo outsmarted Mackenzie Arnold in goal to take England’s place in the Sunday’s final against Spain.

Bronze is likely to make history for the England women’s side in the upcoming clash by making her 20th appearance at the tournament, breaking the long-held record held by former Lioness Jill Scott.

And her manager wants to do everything he can to make sure she has the right-back in her starting eleven – even tempering her raucous celebrations.

The manager (center) warned the 31-year-old to jump up and down to keep her fully fit

But the right-back joined in the celebrations of her teammates after the 3-1 win against Australia on Wednesday

Bronze discussed Wiegman’s words of encouragement as the team gathered on the field after the final whistle: “She just talked a little bit about today’s game, she knew the crowd was going to be big and we could control the game.” and winning the game the way we wanted, we did all those things, and she was so proud of us.

“We started jumping and celebrating – she grabbed me and said, ‘Stop jumping! You’ve got to get ready for the next game, let the kids do it. Stand still’.”

England had to contend with 75,000 Matildas fans who roared the home side to victory, but silenced the stands with their heroics on the pitch.

After the match, Wiegman praised her side’s “ruthlessness” as the crucial factor that made all the difference in sending them through to their first-ever World Cup final.

“We scored three times,” said Wiegman. “You talked about ruthlessness all the time, I think there is ruthlessness in this team.

“Whether it’s up front or in defence, we really want to keep the ball out of the net, we really want to win.

“We stick together and stick to the plan and it worked again.”

Bronze – who took part in her first World Cup in 2015 – was emotional as she talked about achieving her dream of reaching a final in the legendary tournament.

“This is the one thing I’ve always wanted, to be in the final of a World Cup and after being disappointed twice I honestly can’t believe it,” Bronze told BBC Sport.

‘We all dreamed of being in the final and all our family and friends booked here to stay until the final because they believed in us. That everyone is here and all that support is incredible.’

The Barcelona star was a linchpin for Wiegman’s side throughout the tournament – and will provide valuable information on the Lionesses’ opponents in the final, Spain

Celebrations poured into the locker room, where players toasted success with soda

Ella Toone made history with her semi-final goal and will chase Spain for the second time

After the Lionesses finished partying on the pitch – pausing only to commiserate with their opposition WSL teammates – the party went on spilled in the locker roomwhile the players toasted their soda success.

England will look to add another major trophy to their cabinet just over a year after winning Euro 2022.

Last year’s competition saw England knock out Spain en route to the final, with one of the goals scored in their 2-1 win courtesy of Ella Toone.

The Manchester United striker’s opening goal against the home side on Wednesday put her name in the history books, as she became the first English player – male or female – to score in the quarter-final, semi-final and final of a major tournament.