By David Mercer, news reporter

The United States have beaten the Netherlands 2-0 to win the Women's World Cup in France and secure a record fourth title.

Second half goals from co-captain Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle ensured victory for the American team who produced a dominant display at the Stade de Lyon.

It is the USA's fourth Women's World Cup win and gives them back-to-back titles following their victory at the 2015 tournament in Canada.

Image: Megan Rapinoe scored USA's opener
LYON, FRANCE - JULY 07: Rose Lavelle of the USA celebrates after scoring her team's second goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final match between The United States of America and The Netherlands at Stade de Lyon on July 07, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Image: Rose Lavelle celebrates scoring the American team's second goal

After the final, English-born manager Jill Ellis said: "This is an amazing group of players but an even better group of people.

"They made history. It's unbelievable."

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Rapinoe, one of the tournament's standout stars, said: "It's surreal. I don't know how to feel right now. It's ridiculous.

"We'll do anything to win."

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It remains to be seen if the USA players will get an invitation to the White House after President Donald Trump criticised Rapinoe for declaring she would not go if her team won the Women's World Cup.

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 07: Rose Lavelle of the USA celebrates with teammates following the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final match between The United States of America and The Netherlands at Stade de Lyon on July 07, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Image: There were jubilant scenes among the USA team at the final whistle

After the final, Mr Trump tweeted: "Congratulations to the U.S. Women's Soccer Team on winning the World Cup! Great and exciting play. America is proud of you all!"

Rapinoe converted a penalty in the final after a decision by the video assistant referee (VAR) ruled striker Alex Morgan had been fouled.

The goal saw her finish alongside team-mate Morgan and England's Ellen White as the tournament's joint top-scorer with six goals.

However Rapinoe won the Golden Boot having achieved six goals and three assists in fewer minutes than Morgan, as well as picking up the Golden Ball trophy after being voted the tournament's best player.

TOPSHOT - United States' forward Megan Rapinoe poses with the trophies after the France 2019 Womens World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)
Image: Rapinoe with the World Cup, Golden Ball and Golden Boot trophies

Ellis becomes the first coach to win the tournament twice after previously leading the USA's successful campaign in 2015.

The USA are the second team to win the competition twice in a row, matching the feat of 2003 and 2007 champions Germany.

USA's players kiss the trophy after the France 2019 Womens World Cup football final match between USA and the Netherlands, on July 7, 2019, at the Lyon Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by Philippe DESMAZES / AFP) (Photo credit should read PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP/Getty Images)
Image: The USA team were hailed as 'an amazing group of players' by their manager

Boos reportedly rang around the stadium as FIFA president Gianni Infantino and French president Emmanuel Macron arrived on the stage to present the World Cup trophy to USA.

Fans could also be heard chanting "equal pay, equal pay".

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