England news

The 2022 winners are into a sixth-successive major semi-final, but must make changes to successfully defend their European Championship title

Lionesses defender Jess Carter has spoken out against racist abuse she has received on social media during England's Euro 2025 campaign.

England forward Beth Mead has spoken about the secret to the squad's attitude, which is helping the Lionesses as they aim to defend their Euros title.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent a message of support to young Sweden defender Smilla Holmberg after the 18-year-old's penalty miss handed England victory.

The Arsenal winger changed the game against Sweden, with her remarkable crosses creating both goals in an incredibly dramatic comeback

Sweden goalkeeper Jennifer Falk delivered a brutal "f*cking crap" assessment of her penalty that could have put England out of Euro 2025.

Chloe Kelly has revealed that the distraction of being "bursting for a wee" helped her to deal with the nerves of another England penalty shootout.

The reigning European champions were so close to a quarter-final exit on Thursday, until penalty shootout heroics from Hannah Hampton and Lucy Bronze

Hannah Hampton stepped into the spotlight with a heroic performance for England in their Euro 2025 quarter-final win over Sweden, saving two penalties while battling a bloody nose. The 24-year-old, who replaced Mary Earps as England's No.1, joked she's "better with one nostril" as the Lionesses edged a chaotic shootout to book a spot in the semi-finals.

Sarina Wiegman hailed Lucy Bronze and Hannah Hampton after England survived a thrilling Euro 2025 quarter-final against Sweden, winning on penalties following a dramatic comeback. The Lionesses came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 before edging a chaotic shootout 3-2. Wiegman admitted she thought England were out "three times" during the rollercoaster clash.

Leah Williamson insists that England did practice penalties before facing Sweden, but admits their shootout was "awful to watch".

Sarina Wiegman's side looked destined for a quarter-final exit until an incredible finale secured a place in next week's semi-final against Italy.

England's hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 took a major hit after a nightmare first half saw them go two goals down to a sharp and clinical Sweden side. Supporters were left stunned as the reigning champions struggled to deal with the early intensity from the Scandinavians, who capitalised on two defensive errors from Jess Carter to establish control.