Sweden’s forwards were on their toes to press and England centre-back Jess Carter caved under the pressure; her weak pass was intercepted as Stina Blackstenius fed captain Kosovare Asllani, who produced a clinical finish into the bottom corner past Hannah Hampton.

Record digital audiences watch three of four quarter-finals, including England’s match against Sweden, live on the BBC

Sarina Wiegman continued her fine run at major tournaments as England reached the semi-finals of Euro 2025 with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Sweden. The 55-year-old led the Netherlands to Euros glory in 2017 and took them to the World Cup final in 2019 before enjoying success as England boss.

England has got the defense of its Women’s European Championship title firmly back on track with a 4-0 win over the Netherlands, thanks to a Lauren James double.

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.

England were magnificent as they swept aside Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich, just four days after they were so poor in their defeat to France at Euro 2025. If there were any nerves in the England camp, then they hid them well against the Dutch as the Lionesses proved once again that when their backs are against the wall,

Spain's quest for a first European Championship title on the women's side remains well on track, with La Roja one of four teams to have secured their spots in the last eight after just two games. Norway,