Get back to training right away! Lionesses prepare to take on the Matildas after beating Colombia as millions now prepare to watch England’s women battle for the World Cup final against Australia

The Lionesses were right back in training today ahead of their semi-final against Australia on Wednesday, when the nation comes to a standstill at 11am to see them take on the World Cup hosts.

The England team was seen training at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford on Sunday.

England roared to victory in a tough 2-1 draw against Colombia in their quarter-final yesterday, cheered on from afar by the Prince and Princess of Wales and David Beckham.

And the prize that awaits them this week, if they can beat the hosts at their home ground in Sydney, is the big one: a place in the World Cup final against Sweden or Spain.

Millions of people are expected to tune in to BBC One to cheer on the Lionesses as they aim to emulate last year’s historic success at the European Championship.

The time difference has meant that games are generally shown early in the morning, but the mid-morning slot means pubs expect big crowds. The 87,000 Aussies living in the UK are also expected to be in effect.

With the Matildas ranked No. 10 in the world compared to England’s No. 4, the Lionesses are favorites on paper to win the match – although the home crowd at Stadium Australia will do their best to disrupt that expectation.

“We know that when we play at our best, we are unstoppable,” said England striker Lauren Hemp, who scored the first goal against Colombia.

Despite countless England fans waving banners in the stands with the words ‘It’s coming home’ on them, it was a shaky start for the Lionesses.

The Coffee Girls from Colombia took a 1-0 lead after England goalkeeper ‘Magic’ Mary Earps was knocked down by a lob from Leicy Santos shortly before the break.

Hemp’s equalizer came seven minutes later in stoppage time at the end of the first half, when Colombian goalkeeper Catalina Perez fumbled the ball in the box.

But the team eventually came out on top after Alessia Russo scored the winner.

After shooting a Georgia Stanway through ball that ricocheted off a Colombian defender and into her path, Russo shot into the bottom corner of the goal, leaving keeper Perez without a chance.

As Arsenal striker Russo, who had scored just once in the team’s four tournament matches ahead of yesterday’s quarter-final, said after the game: “This team always finds a way.”

Coach Sarina Wiegman acknowledged that the Colombians were difficult and described the game afterwards as a ‘very tough challenge’.

She said the second half was ‘difficult’ against such a difficult team, but continued: ‘I’m so proud of the team. . . if we had been (better), we could have finished the game a little earlier.’

After the win, England players – including superstar striker Chloe Kelly and midfielder Alex Greenwood – were able to console and swap shirts with some of the devastated young Colombians.

But the ecstatic team celebrated on the pitch when pundit and former player Ian Wright, a champion of women’s football, embraced a cheerful hemp.

He later kissed her as the festivities got into full swing.

He wasn’t the only celebrity to speak of their pride in the Lionesses’ victory. The Prince and Princess of Wales, both huge sports fans, took to Twitter to congratulate the team on their epic win, writing from their official account: ‘Bring on the semi-finals! A hard fought victory, well done @Lionesses.’

Beckham, who watched the game in the wee hours of the morning while spending the summer in Miami, took to Instagram to share his delight.

He also posted a hand clap emoji for Russo, who has become a good friend. Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer also took part in the celebratory celebration, writing on social media: ‘Great team effort from the @Lionesses. Resilient performance. All eyes now on the semi-finals. . . It’s coming home.’

The Lionesses can take hope from the fact that Australia’s journey to the semi-finals has been a bit more stressful.

Their quarter-final against France was still tied at nil after extra time. The Matildas eventually won a thrilling penalty shootout 7-6.

One desperately hoping England beat Australia in the semi-finals is Lauren James, who was sent off in last week’s game against Nigeria for pranking a rival player.

She was suspended for two matches, meaning she is eligible to play against Sweden or Spain if England reach the final.