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

England will face Italy in the last four after overcoming Sweden following a dramatic quarter-final tie in Zurich on Thursday night. The Lionesses trailed 2-0 with 11 minutes on the clock but quick-fire goals from Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang forced extra-time and then penalties.

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.

Gerhardsson went out on a high by winning the Swedish Cup in 2016 (no other manager at Euro 2025 has won a senior trophy in men’s football).

England goes head to head against Sweden in UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 on July 17 at 3 p.m. ET, held in Zürich, Switzerland. Which team will finish on top? Read on for our prediction.

Spain has ruthlessly ended Switzerland’s dreamy midsummer run through its home Women’s European Championship in a 2-0 win in the quarterfinals in Bern. Swiss resistance was broken by the world champion’s two goals in a five-minute spell midway through the second half.

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