England then bounced back by defeating the Netherlands 4-0 and Wales 4-1 to get to this stage of the tournament. In the win over the Netherlands, Georgia Stanway, Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, Alessia Russo, Beth Mead, and Aggie Beever-Jones scored for England, setting up for this thrilling matchup against Sweden.

Sarina Wiegman’s side were lucky to beat Sweden and semi-final opponents Italy have been handed a clear look at how to beat the Lionesses

As a bloodied Hannah Hampton saved two penalties to send England into the Euro 2025 semi-finals, it was all the more impressive given she was advised at a young age against pursuing football because of an eye condition that affects her depth perception.

England reached the semi-finals by beating Sweden at Euro 2025; Kosovare Asllani and Stina Blacktenius had given Sweden a first-half lead; the Lionesses hit back late on to take the game to extra-time;