England captain Leah Williamson is set to be in contention to start Tuesday’s Euro 2025 semi-final against Italy after recovering from an ankle injury.Williamson was forced off after rolling her ankle during the quarter-final win over Sweden but was involved in the first 15 minutes of open training in Zurich on Monday.

England are in their sixth major semifinal in 10 years, but it's no accident. The togetherness of the squad has made it happen.

Even then England got themselves into trouble in the penalty shootout, only for Sweden to blow chance after chance to reach the semi-finals. Keeper Hannah Hampton, complete with bloodied nose, dragged the Lionesses into the final four with a Herculean effort. Wiegman described the match as the most chaotic of her career.

England seek a repeat as the Lionesses get stronger each game, while Spain have impressed with their signature flair in possession on the hunt to add a Euro title to their World Cup triumph. Germany are a proven foe with physical play and organization,

England defender Jess Carter said she has been the target of racist abuse since Euro 2025 began in Switzerland, and announced on Sunday that she is stepping away from social media for the duration of the tournament.

England will face Sweden in the Euro 2025 quarter-finals on Thursday evening after Italy reached the semi-finals for the first time since 1997

Italy captain Cristiana Girelli scores a 90th-minute winner as they beat Norway to set up a potential semi-final against holders England.