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World Cup final in pictures: England fall to agonising defeat against Spain

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England fell short of a first World Cup title after they were defeated 1-0 by Spain in Sydney.

Olga Carmona’s strike in the first half was the difference between the two sides while England goalkeeper Mary Earps saved Jennifer Hermoso’s second-half spot kick as the Lionesses fell at the final hurdle.

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Here, the PA news agency looks at the best pictures from the day.

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