Supporters of both sides arrive early at the Tianjin Olympic Centre Stadium for the second of the day's quarter-finals
England top scorer Kelly Smith tangles with Christie Rampone as she tries to create an early opening for Hope Powell's side
Jill Scott does her best to frustrate Lori Chalupny as USA try to pick a way through England's defence
Captain Faye White has an eventful first half dealing with USA's strikers and collects a bloody nose from one exchange
Eniola Aluko looks dangerous for England on the left but cannot find a breakthrough as the half ends goalless
Three minutes of solid American pressure after the interval culminate in Abby Wambach's powerful headed opener
England try to rally but find their efforts to equalise thwarted in the 57th minute when Shannon Boxx doubles USA's lead
Kristine Lilly completes the scoring, after goalkeeper Rachel Brown's error gifts her the chance, as USA wrap-up a 3-0 win
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