The crowd has been noticeably subdued by the goal, and England came close to having another chance.

Hemp headed a cross straight at goalkeeper Arnold, but the whistle was blown for a foul by the Lionesses winger.

England have not lost a World Cup match where they have scored first, but there is a long way to go still in this game.

What a moment for Toone who has had to bide her time for opportunities.

Australia have a chance almost immediatley aftetwards, but the shot from Katrina Gorry from outside the box was straight at goalkeeper Earps.

GOAL: Ella Toone strikes for England and the host nation are behind!

It was a stunning strike from the middle of the box straight into the top corner.

A clever move from England down the left hand side, with Hemp playing in the unmarked Toone who hit the ball first time.

Australia are growing into this game, they break quickly with four players, and the final ball is over all of those in the box, but it will be slightly worrying to England.

The Matildas look dangerous every time they break, and they break with pace.

Bronze was needed there for Sarina Wiegman’s side to head the ball away from danger, in the first sustained period of pressure from the hosts.

England able to clear and mount an attack of their own, but they have been largely frustrated by the Matildas defence in the opening half an hour.

There have been a few fouls flying around, which could be a sign of the occasion.

Australia benefitting after another late challenge from Walsh. It’s an enthralling match between the two sides, but the Matildas have lacked a killer instinct in the final third so far.

Kerr has continued to cause problems for England and has taken a knock to the face from the ball, but the foul is given for a high boot from Jess Carter.

It’s still goalless in Sydney.

After a frantic start, the tempo of the game is just slowing down slightly.

England have had more of the ball, with Australia sitting back, but with Kerr up front they are never really out of the game.

The Lionesses have made a few stray passes that could be a sign of the magnitude of the occasion but it is something they will want to cut out as the game continues.