England 4-0 Sweden: Alessia Russo scores backheel stunner as England beat Sweden to make Euro 2022 final

England produced a thrilling second-half performance at Bramall Lane to secure a 4-0 win over Sweden and reach the final of Euro 2022. Sweden settled more quickly out of the two teams, with Stina Blackstenius hitting the crossbar early on. England gradually grew into the half though and took the lead with a classy finish from Beth Mead.

Ad/> Lucy Bronze powered in a header just after half-time to double England’s advantage before a sensational back-heeled goal from substitute Alessia Russo put the result beyond doubt. Fran Kirby completed the rout by lifting a fourth over Hedvig Lindahl. Euro 2022'Not acceptable' — Sweden describe VAR as a 'catastrophe' ahead of England semi-final8 HOURS AGO England will now face either France or Germany in a sold-out Wembley Stadium in the final on Sunday.

TALKING POINT There’s something happening here. England had already produced one devastating performance to beat Norway in the group stages, and their victory against Spain in the last eight required a defiant show of character from a losing position. Tonight's display at Bramall Lane has topped them both.

Sweden had the historical edge over England, and less than twelve months ago were within penalties of winning the Olympic title. After a rocky start England dismantled them, and ended the night joining in the delirious, stadium-wide celebration to the tune of Sweet Caroline. On Sunday they’ll have the chance to make history and win England’s first international title in the women’s game.