As England's Lionesses prepared to take on Australia in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, they were inundated with support from sporting stars and celebrities alike.
Leading the pack was David Beckham, who informed the women's team – who sailed through to the semi-final after a win against Columbia – that the 'whole nation is behind them', and even enlisted his daughter Harper Seven, 12, to wish them well.
The European champions will take on the Matildas at Sydney's sold-out Stadium Australia, with the winner then taking on Spain for the trophy this Sunday at 11am UK time, after they beat Sweden 2-1 on Tuesday to secure their place in the final.
Filming a clip for social media, former Manchester United ace David, who co-owns team Inter Miami, couldn't contain his excitement, telling the team, "'Hey girls, I just wanted to say wow, what a tournament it's been so far. It's been so much fun to watch and we're all so proud as a nation of what you've achieved already.
"But seeing you girls play as a team, it's been really incredible. So continue to do so, good luck in this next game, and just know that our whole nation is behind you as always and good luck.'
As the star panned the camera over to his youngest child, and only daughter, Harper, she sweetly said, "Good luck, Lionesses!' While David finished off, "There's Harper. Keep inspiring these girls because it's incredible to watch and I'm very, very happy that you're doing it for this one. Good luck, girls."
Former Lioness champ Jill Scott is unsurprisingly backing her team too, and is out in Australia with the team ready for the clash. Filming a clip of her own, the sporting legend shared a poem to the lionesses Instagram account.
"Right everyone, what we gonna do? Now that England has got through. We've used every excuse, boss, do you know what's at stake? They aren't buying my sore throat or my headache. If you can't beat them, join them. Let's head out to lunch, boss. Kick off's a little later, everyone, footy for brunch," said Jill.
Proving that the nation is, in fact, behind them, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak also had his own good luck message for the Lionesses. "It's been an amazing summer of sport for our country and having fought back from the brink to draw the Ashes, it's time to finish the job.
"The nation's hopes of beating the Aussies now rest on our Lionesses," he told The Sun.
He added, "They're just one win away from creating history by reaching their first World Cup final. They'll take the fight to them in their backyard and we'll all be roaring them on back home."
The Lionesses made it to this point after snatching a 2-1 win against Colombia last week in a nail-biting quarter final match. Prince William and Kate Middleton were amongst the first to take to social media to celebrate the score – showing that they are likely to also tune in for the semi-final match.
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