In the build-up to the tournament, the 32-year-old encouraged them to divulge their personal stories so they could inspire one another when times got tough. Some of the players have since admitted they were shocked by what they learned. But after winning England's first World Cup knockout game to reach the quarter-finals - against hosts Canada at 00:30 BST on Sunday - it appears to have worked. When you read the extraordinary nature of their stories, playing football appears easy in comparison. The inspiration - Fran Kirby Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. Kirby gives England lead against Mexico Despite being the second youngest player in the squad,...
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