Australian media can't resist mocking England and piling on pressure ahead of Women's World Cup clash

Australia went through at the expense of France, beating Les Bleus on penalties.

As for England, goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo helped the Lionesses make the semi-finals for the third Women's World Cup in a row.

And as Wednesday's clash looms, the Australian media have been rallying their side.

The Daily Telegraph, which has temporarily changed its name to the Daily Tillgraph, features an column from Robert Craddock.

Craddock mocked England for losing to the Aussies in both The Ashes and Netball World Cup final, saying: "Anyone for a triple treat?"

He also put pressure on England by saying: "There’s only one thing better than beating England in cricket – that’s beating them in soccer … er, sorry, football.

"England have a prosperous FA Women’s Premier League and six divisions below it which makes Australia’s A League positively chicken nugget sized by comparison to England’s big feast.

"The English don’t just play soccer. They ARE soccer. Or at least a huge part of it.

"And yet, when they stand toe to toe against Australia there is a distinct feeling that, for all their heritage, there is a distinct feeling there will be no discernible gap between them."

The Australian features a column from Will Swanton, who puts pressure on England by making it clear the hosts are the underdogs.

"Football has never really been part of the rivalry because we were like the kid saying to a neighbour of a niche sport, 'I don’t really play'. We do now," he wrote.

"It’s a familiar opponent in an unfamiliar sport."

And Sydney Morning Herald journalist Andrew Webster says the Aussies are 'tough' - and that England should beware as a result.

"Both our national team and this World Cup generally rise above the whiny conversations that dominate men’s codes," he stated.

"It rises above the daily soap opera about referees, player movements and cranky post-match comments from coaches looking to divert attention from themselves. The agendas. The anger. The hate.

"On the field, the Matildas are tough, which is precisely how we like our national teams."

Meanwhile, England star Keira Walsh has admitted Australia won't be easy to beat due to home advantage and the top players they have.

"Australia have players who have played in massive games for their club - Ellie Carpenter, Sam Kerr - have played in many Champions League games," she said.

"They will be drawing on those experiences.

"They're playing in a home World Cup, we played in a home Euros, most of us had never played in a final for our country before.

"We weren't thinking about that too much and I'm sure they won't be either. We can draw on those experiences from the past and go one better on Wednesday."

And Walsh also revealed she loved having her family cheering on from the stands as England look to reign supreme.

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"They came the day before the Nigeria game, so I was nervous that they might have to fly back the next day!" she said.

"It wouldn't have been the nicest after penalties.

"I'm really glad they've had the chance to visit Australia and hopefully we can celebrate after the game but for them it's a nice experience to be here.

"They saw me when I was younger and that was always my dream [to be at a World Cup] and they are really proud to be here."