JUST IN: Germany down France 2-1 to face England in Euro final

Germany will play England in the final of Euro 2022 after an 2-1 victory over France last night.

Two goals from Alexandra Popp, who is now level with England’s Beth Mead for the golden boot, saw the eight-time European champions book their place at Wembley.

Popp had given her side the lead in the first half before Kadidiatou Diani’s quick-fire equaliser drew France level before half-time.

France had chances to go ahead after the break but could not take them and they were punished by a ruthless Popp, who headed in the winner in the 76th minute.

Popp, who had scored in every game prior, broke the deadlock in the 40th minute when she rifled in Svenja Huth’s cross on the volley.

It was the first time France had gone behind in the tournament but they trailed for just four minutes.

Diani drove forward and let fly from the edge of the box. Her shot hit the post and rebounded off Germany goalkeeper Merle Frohms and into the net.

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France almost took the lead just past the hour mark with two quick-fire chances. Clara Mateo found space for a shot in the box but Kathrin Hendrich blocked superbly before Wendie Renard had a header cleared off the line from the resulting corner.

France were made to pay for those missed chances as the Huth-Popp combination struck again. Huth stood up a cross to the penalty spot and Popp rose highest to power home.