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England reach 2015 Women's World Cup

England have reached the women's World Cup after a thumping win over Wales.

A 4-0 victory over Wales means England booked their spot at Canada 2015 with a game to spare.

They will head to Montenegro next month aiming to complete a perfect 10 out of 10 record after nine straight wins to date.

Needing just a point at the Cardiff City Stadium, Karen Carney's early opening goal set up the visitors for a comfortable night against opponents who could still join them in Canada next year through the play-offs.

Eniola Aluko, Laura Bassett and Lianne Sanderson added goals before half-time, and England, who have taken inspiration from the national women's rugby team's World Cup triumph, were able to cruise from there on.

Sampson told BBC Sport: "It's a special moment. We wanted to come here and do the job and I thought for spells in the first half we were outstanding.

"The objective was to win and to play well and qualify, and there was loads of good play in our performance.

"We've finally made it to Canada.

"We're excited by it, with the way we're playing at the moment, but there's lots more to come from this group."

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