BEING part of the first England team to reach the Under-17s World Cup semi-finals is not enough for goalkeeper Curtis Anderson.

The Ulverston stopper produced another accomplished display as the Young Lions brushed aside the USA 4-1 in their quarter-final in Goa, India.

Anderson pulled off a number of keys saves at one end, while at the other end Liverpool forward Rhiann Brewster scored a hat-trick – including two in the opening 15 minutes – and Wolves winger Morgan Gibbs White also netted in an accomplished display.

England are unbeaten heading in their last-four encounter with either Brazil or Germany on Wednesday in Guwahati, and Manchester City keeper Anderson is determined their run will not end with the convincing win over the USA.

“Yes, we were aware that we could make history, and that's exactly what we did,” he said of the victory. “Of course, we know what a huge achievement it is, but that's not enough for us – we want more and that's what we will do.”

He added: “I think today was a very strong team performance, but I don't think I could put my finger on the best performance we've had because we've carried out the game-plan in every game we've played, just like tonight.

“We had a plan and we did it – simple as that. It’s the same as all the games.”

While England dominated against the USA, Anderson still had a number of good saves to make, as well as coping with the physical presence of his opponents at set-pieces.

Though he was unable to add to the clean sheets kept against Japan and Chile already in the tournament, it was a strong display.

“I couldn't say it was or wasn't my best performance, I just did what I had to do and dealt with every situation I was put in as strongly as I could,” said the former Crooklands Casuals junior, who was on the books at Blackpool before joining Manchester City. “I felt I played well but not perfectly, there are always areas to be better at. I'm content though.”

Wednesday’s semi-final will give England the chance to match their efforts in the European Championships earlier in the year, when they reached the final – only to lose out to Spain on penalties.

Anderson says there is a good vibe around the team as they look to go one better than even that display and become the first England side to triumph at an under-17s World Cup.

He added: “Everything's positive around the team camp, but it always is.

“We all now understand that every little detail matters, but of course there's a good vibe and the squad togetherness couldn't be any better with the players and staff.”

As well as playing in the World Cup, Anderson has been able to meet with supporters in both Kolkata and Goa, visiting local schools and mixing with children there.

That has been a big experience for the former Yarlside School pupil, who said: “Meeting locals is always an honour for me, just because it makes me realise how lucky I am to be in the position I'm in.

“For me to be putting a smile on kids’ faces is what football is about, I enjoy the buzz the locals give us all.

“I think the locals absolutely love it, you can tell by the attendances we are getting at our games – it’s crazy.

“I think they are supporting us though, so that makes each game more special for us.”

Anderson will hope that support continues on Wednesday in Guwahati.