VIDEO: Let off for the Lionesses! Arsenal star Stina Blackstenius misses absolute sitter for Sweden against England

Despite taking the lead early in the match, Sarina Wiegman's defending European champions failed to secure a victory. It was Alessia Russo's header that gave England the lead, sparking hopes of a commanding performance. However, the Lionesses struggled to maintain their momentum, often conceding possession too easily and exposing themselves to Sweden's counter-attacking prowess.

The turning point came in the second half when Sweden's Fridolina Rolfo capitalised on a defensive lapse to level the score with a well-placed header at the back post. With the game finely poised at 1-1, Blackstenius found herself in a prime position to secure victory for Sweden. However, much to the relief of England, her strike narrowly missed the target, sparing the Lionesses from a potential defeat.

Reflecting on her missed opportunity, Blackstenius expressed her disappointment: "For my part, it is a certain disappointment that I could not manage a very good position, which could have decided this match. But apart from that, a very good effort from us and a strong performance where I think there is a lot that we can take with us and an important point after all, Blackstenius analyzed for TV4 after the match. I felt that I had quite a lot of time and in that situation, I just wanted to put it in the net. But that didn't happen and it's clear that it's a frustration and a disappointment for myself. Absolutely, I could have decided the match. Can't take away that disappointment right now. But we must try to look ahead and remember that there were other things that were okay."

Looking ahead, both teams will face formidable challenges in the qualifying campaign for the Euros. England ranked among the top contenders will confront France, the third-ranked team in the world, in their upcoming matches. With only the top two teams from their group securing automatic qualification for next summer's Euros in Switzerland, every point is crucial. Wiegman's troops will be back in action against Ireland on April 9 in their second UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 qualifying match.