David Beckham leads good luck messages to Lionesses ahead of World Cup semi final
ok.co.ukAs England's Lionesses prepared to take on Australia in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, they were inundated with support from sporting stars and celebrities alike.
Leading the pack was David Beckham, who informed the women's team - who sailed through to the semi-final after a win against Columbia - that the 'whole nation is behind them', and even enlisted his daughter Harper Seven, 12, to wish them well.The European champions will take on the Matildas at Sydney's sold-out Stadium Australia, with the winner then taking on Spain for the trophy this Sunday at 11am UK time, after they beat Sweden 2-1 on Tuesday to secure their place in the final.
Filming a clip for social media, former Manchester United ace David, who co-owns team Inter Miami, couldn't contain his excitement, telling the team, "'Hey girls, I just wanted to say wow, what a tournament it's been so far.
It's been so much fun to watch and we're all so proud as a nation of what you've achieved already. "But seeing you girls play as a team, it's been really incredible.
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