England put in a superb performance to beat New Zealand 19-7 and reach the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.
Eddie Jones’ side were dominant in the early stages and then defended exceptionally to hold onto their lead in Yokohama.
Here, Sportsmail rates each England and New Zealand player out of 10 for their performance in the semi-final.
Maro Itoje put in an exceptional performance in the air, on the floor and on the beaches
Sam Underhill (right) had one of the most destructive tackling performances by a forward
England
Elliot Daly 8
Early break down the right set the tone for a special English night. Had to move to wing when May went off.
Anthony Watson 8
Jinky feet out wide kept the Kiwis guessing. Ran 81 metres and beat five defenders.
Manu Tuilagi (Joseph, 74 7) 8
Rushed up on the New Zealanders to give them no time, and with the ball caused yet more havoc.
Anthony Watson was up for the occasion, sprinting past New Zealand when he got the ball
Owen Farrell 8
Bashed up several times by the Kiwis but battled on – of course he did.
Jonny May (Slade, 45 7.5) 7
Poor bloke surely was not fully fit – highlighted by the fact that he could not outpace Scott Barrett when away. Limped off.
George Ford 8.5
Had to kick when Farrell took knocks – and did it brilliantly, to goal and to the corners.
George Ford had to kick when Farrell took knocks – and did it brilliantly, to goal and corners
Ben Youngs (Heinz, 64 7) 8
England’s lightning-quick tempo all from his ruck-and-run style.
Mako Vunipola (Marler, 70 7.5) 8
Body of a rhino, hands like a pianist. Could well be seen as England’s best ever prop soon.
Jamie George (Cowan-Dickie, 70 7) 7.5
Lineout suffered one glaring blip when an overthrow set Savea in – otherwise excellent.
Kyle Sinckler (Cole, 47 7.5) 8
His hands are so silky. One of the big areas of improvement in English rugby is the handling of the forwards.
Maro Itoje 9.5
Stupendous performance in the skies, on the floor, on the beaches and in the streets. Better than finest hour in Wellington for the Lions.
Manu Tuilagi scores England’s opening try within the first two minutes of the semi-final match
Courtney Lawes 9 (Kruis, 55 7)
Outstanding in the lineout, and a whacking presence everywhere else.
Tom Curry 9.5
Sensational at the breakdown. This lad was nine years old when New Zealand last lost at the World Cup.
Sam Underhill 9.5 (Wilson, 70 7)
Has there been a more destructive tackling performance by an England forward? He is just 23.
Billy Vunipola 8.5
A week away from sitting alongside Lawrence Dallaglio as England’s greatest No 8.
Coach: Eddie Jones 9.5
The game he was employed to win. He did. Tactics absolutely spot on from the first second.
England coach Eddie Jones’ tactics were absolutely spot on from the first second of the game
New Zealand
Beauden Barrett 5
Best player in the world but did not show it here. Out of the action.
Sevu Reece 5
Went close in second half but did not get many chances to shine.
Jack Goodhue 6
Good defence and snuffed out early England chance in a solid night.
Beauden Barrett may be the best player in the world but did not show it on Saturday
Anton Lienert-Brown 5
Had a great tournament but had his hands full with England midfield.
George Bridge 4
Hauled off after 50 minutes after failing to land a telling blow.
Richie Mo’unga 5
Introduction at 10 has been a success but hit buffers here.
Aaron Smith 5
Another All Black not himself and failed to impose self on game.
Joe Moody 5
Didn’t get much change out of Kyle Sinckler at scrum time.
Sam Whitelock had a reckless challenge on Owen Farrell before being pulled out of the fray
Codie Taylor 5
50th cap for the hooker did not go to plan and off after 50 minutes.
Nepe Laulala 5
Had ball ripped off him by Owen Farrell early on and up against it at scrum.
Brodie Retallick 4
One big break in first half but overshadowed by Maro Itoje.
Sam Whitelock 4
Reckless challenge on Owen Farrell before being pulled out of the fray.
Ardie Savea’s second half try got New Zealand back into game but that was his first impact
Scott Barrett 4
Only lasted a half and didn’t manage to disrupt the England line out.
Ardie Savea 5
Second half try got New Zealand back into game but that was his first impact.
Kieran Read (capt) 5
Got demolished by one Sam Underhill tackle and quiet night for the skipper.
Replacements used: Dane Coles 5, Ofa Tuungafasi 5, Angus Ta’avao 5, Patrick Tuipulotu 5, Sam Cane 6, T J Perenara 5, Sonny Bill Williams 5, Jordie Barrett 5
Coach: Steve Hansen 5
Gamble of playing Scott Barrett at No.6 did not work but he admitted mistake.
Referee: Nigel Owens 7
A couple of dodgy calls – largely from the influence of TMO Marius Jonker, though.