England reached its first Women's World Cup final after beating Australia 3-1 on Wednesday despite a wonder goal from Matildas striker Sam Kerr as the co-host's fairy-tale run came to an end.

England, after falling at the semifinal stage in the previous two World Cups, will look to add a world title to last year's European Championship triumph when it faces Spain in the final on Sunday.

Attacking midfielder Ella Toone gave England a first-half lead to silence the crowd of 75,784, but a stunning strike from Kerr, making her first start of the tournament, squared things up after halftime as Stadium Australia erupted in euphoria.