England Stages Dramatic Comeback To Beat Sweden In Penalties
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England is optimistic that captain Leah Williamson will play against Italy in the Women’s European Championship semifinals on Tuesday.
The European Championships quarter-final clash between England and Sweden is a repeat of the 2022 semi-final in the same competition, a game England won 4-0 en route to lifting the trophy. The English will hope it’s a similar story here after a mixed bag at the Euros thus far.
Meet Smilla Holmberg, a dynamic defender for Sweden and Hammarby IF. At just 18 years old, Holmberg has already made a significant impact and has been a key figure for her national team this summer.
Of the 13 penalties that have been missed at Euro 2025, it should be noted that three have come against the host nation Switzerland. Hegerberg missed her first penalty in the opening game in Basel, with Caldentey and Putellas also failing to convert against the hostile home fans in Bern.
ZURICH, Switzerland -- England captain Leah Williamson has said they are wary of a Sweden team flying under the radar at Euro 2025 and believes the fact few are talking about their quarterfinal opponents as potential winners of the competition is "slightly disrespectful."