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England Qualifies for Euro 2025 After Nervous Draw in Sweden

England's Lionesses will defend their European crown at Euro 2025 in Switzerland, following a tense 0-0 draw with Sweden that secured their automatic qualification. Held at Gamla Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, the match saw England only needing a point to qualify, while Sweden needed a win. Despite controlling possession, England struggled to create clear chances, with Alessia Russo coming close before a quiet first half. Sweden's Hanna Lundkvist and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd missed opportunities late in the half.

17 July 2024 · 05:16 UTC

England's Lionesses will defend their European crown at Euro 2025 in Switzerland, following a tense 0-0 draw with Sweden that secured their automatic qualification.

Held at Gamla Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, the match saw England only needing a point to qualify, while Sweden needed a win.

Despite controlling possession, England struggled to create clear chances, with Alessia Russo coming close before a quiet first half.

Sweden's Hanna Lundkvist and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd missed opportunities late in the half.

In the second half, Sweden pushed for a win, testing England's goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, but failed to score.

England's defense scrambled to clear under pressure as Sarina Wiegman’s team managed to hold on for a crucial point.

Sweden must now navigate two rounds of play-offs, with Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland also in the mix.

England will discover their Euro 2025 group-stage opponents on December 16 at 17:00 BST.