Morgan and his merry men book Lord’s place

EOIN MORGAN branded England’s thrashing of old enemy Australia “a complete performance” as they reached their first World Cup final in 27 years.

The England skipper said after the eight-wicket victory: “Being in the final sounds cool and feels good. The lads have earned a beer and a glass of wine.

“It was close to being a complete performance, particularly the bowling unit.

“In the last three games we have got better and better. We said we’d have to – and this was a step further in terms of our performance.” Chris Woakes took 3-20 to help skittle the Aussies out for just 223, before Jason Roy hammered 85 off only 65 balls. The win set up a Lord’s showdown with New Zealand on Sunday when Turn to Page 47