‘Spy’ chopper and ‘old tricks’ as Australia, England clash at World Cup

SYDNEY – A “spy” helicopter and warnings they are entering “the jungle” are a taste of the national fervour England must overcome when they face Australia in the Women’s World Cup semi-finals in Sydney on Wednesday.

The two teams face off at 1000 GMT in front of what will be a bumper crowd at the 80,000 Stadium Australia, with Spain awaiting the winner in Sunday’s final at the same venue.

As European champions…