Prince William, Wayne Rooney praise England women

Prince William and Wayne Rooney have praised the England women's football team after they reached their first World Cup semi-final with victory over Canada.

The Duke of Cambridge, who is the current FA president, congratulated the team on Twitter.

He said: "As President of the FA I'm thrilled to see the England women progress to the semis for the first time.

"This team is making history and I can't wait to see them in action against Japan.

"The Lionesses are doing their country proud."

The Duke of Cambridge: "As President of the FA I'm thrilled to see the England women progress to the semis for the first time."

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2015

Rooney also sent his support to the England team:

England women doing the country proud. Huge congratulations on reaching the semi finals

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) June 28, 2015

David Beckham also posted a message of support to the team on Instagram.