England coach Mark Sampson said defender Laura Bassett would head home as a hero.
FA to adopt Rooney Rule in appointing future England managers
England coach Mark Sampson named an experienced squad on Monday for the women's World Cup in Canada.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday
Fara Williams struck an extra-time winner from the penalty spot as England defeated Germany 1-0 to claim third place in the Women's World Cup.
England and France qualified in style for the last 16 of the women's World Cup.
England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in a second round Women's World Cup game.
Everton have been handed the dubious distinction of being the 'dirtiest' Premier League team after a study on the all-time cards and fouls by www.dirtyteams.co.uk.