Alessia Russo fired England through to their third World Cup semi-final to complete a 2-1 comeback over Colombia at a sold-out Stadium Australia.
After being shown a red card for stamping on a Nigerian player at the FIFA Women's World Cup, England star Lauren James has been handed a two-match ban.
Lucy Bronze admitted England "are not happy" with their World Cup performances so far but vowed the Lionesses will step up in Saturday's quarter-final against Colombia.
Nigeria striker Desire Oparanozie has apologised to the country's supporters after missing her penalty in the Woman's World Cup last 16 defeat to England.
England boss Sarina Wiegman admitted "sweetest person" Lauren James "lost her emotions" as she received a red card that could see the 21-year-old miss the remainder of the World Cup.
England defender Lucy Bronze revealed she made a post-match beeline to console "upset" Lauren James after the forward was shown what could be a World Cup-ending red card in the Lionesses’ nervy last 16 victory over Nigeria.