Morgan happy to sacrifice Golden Boot for team glory ahead of England semi

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Alex Morgan says she would be happy to forgo the Golden Boot for top scorer at the women's World Cup if it meant the United States retained their title in France, as she prepares for Tuesday's semi-final showdown with England. Striker Morgan is the tournament's joint leading scorer alongside in-form teammate Megan Rapinoe, England's Ellen White and the already-eliminated Australia's Sam Kerr with five goals, but has not found the net since hitting five in the Americans' record 13-0 thrashing of Thailand. "I'd like someone on our team to win the Golden Boot," Morgan said at Sunday's pre-match press conference.

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