Five things we learned as England pulled off comeback against Sweden to reach Euro 2025 semis
England produced a miracle in Zurich as they came from two goals behind to beat Sweden on penalties and secure their place in the Euro 2025 semi-finals.
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White shorts continue to impact women's performance and participation
ZURICH :Professional women's soccer teams have increasingly moved away from white shorts to address concerns over period anxiety, but studies have found the issue continues to impact on performance and on discouraging young girls from participating in sport.
England, Sweden are different teams than in Euro 2022 semi-final, says Williamson
ZURICH :England's run to the Women's Euro 2022 title included a 4-0 semi-final victory over Sweden, but captain Leah Williamson said that thrashing at Bramall Lane was ancient history as the sides prepare to meet again on Thursday.
England coach Wiegman proud of her team's bouncebackability
ZURICH :England manager Sarina Wiegman put her team's remarkable ability to bounce back from a bad game down to unwavering confidence and an even-keeled demeanour, no matter how great the stakes.
England's Hemp says 'arm around each other' is needed ahead of Netherlands match
ZURICH :England forward Lauren Hemp urged team unity following the Lionesses' disappointing 2-1 defeat by France in their Euro 2025 opener, as the reigning champions face the Netherlands on Wednesday with the risk of an early exit looming.
England captain Williamson blames England's poor defending on emotions
ZURICH :England captain Leah Williamson blamed emotions for her team's uncharacteristic performance in their 2-1 loss to France in their opening game of Women's Euro 2025 on Saturday, saying they failed to leave them in the dressing room before kickoff.
England's French pressing problem leads to Women's Euro defeat
ZURICH :England came into the Women's Euros as reigning champions and promptly fell into a trap set for them by a cunning French side who ruthlessly exploited their errors en route to a 2-1 Group D win on Saturday that puts the Lionesses in a precarious position after their opening game.
England's Wiegman: 'Noise' Won't Affect Us In Women's Euro Title Defense
England will look to eliminate the "noise" when it kicks off its campaign to retain the UEFA Women's Euro crown.