Jun 27, 2015; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; England midfielder Jill Scott (8) celebrates with teammates after defeating Canada in the quarterfinals of the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup at BC Place Stadium. England won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
EDMONTON (Reuters) - England’s Lionesses may have ruined Canada’s Women’s World Cup party but they are now hoping the local fans switch their loyalties to backing them as the tournament underdogs.
The day after a 2-1 win over the Canadians in Vancouver, England flew to Edmonton to begin preparing for Wednesday’s semi-final against holders Japan at the Commonwealth Stadium.
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