'There is no need for tears': Phil Neville reflects on England's World Cup exit

England manager Phil Neville has said his team had shown how close they are to the top of the women's game despite a 2-1 loss to the United States in their World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. The Lionesses have now lost three straight semi-finals following defeat to Japan in the 2015 World Cup in Canada and the loss to the Netherlands in Euro 2017. After a relentless game in which England captain Steph Houghton missed a late penalty, Neville chose an upbeat assessment, saying 'there is no need for tears ... we should just be proud.'
Subscribe for more ►

How Women's World Cup has given 'a real buzz' to girls' football ►

Support the Guardian ►

STAY CONNECTED WITH GUARDIAN FOOTBALL:
Like football? ►
Like sport? ►
Follow us ►
Official Guardian Football ►
Support the Guardian ►

gdnpfpsportfootball,soccer,football news,guardian football,women’s world cup,wwc 2019,france,women's football,women in sport,england,sport,gdnpfpsportother,england women's football team,Phil Neville,england world cup,england world cup exit,england usa,england v usa,usa v england,phil neville interview,lionesses,england women,lionesses highlights,women's soccer,2019,phil neville stepover,football,world cup highlights,megan rapinoe,