Mead came on for Toone and went to the right wing, James dropped into a floating midfield role, and Agyemang joined Russo up top. Then Kelly came on for Hemp on the left wing on 78 minutes. So England had two wingers, two strikers and James.

Lionesses resuscitate Euros title defence with heart-stopping shootout win - Sarina Wiegman’s side recovered from a dreadful start to win after extra time

In a pulsating quarter‑final at the Women’s EURO, England pulled off a comeback for the ages, overturning a 2‑0 deficit to defeat Sweden via penalties and book a semi‑final clash with Italy.

Follow live reaction to England’s extraordinary penalty shootout victory over Sweden, in a game they trailed 2-0

It was a thrilling climax to a game in which England teetered on the brink of elimination, only to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Reigning, defending European champions England pulled off an incredible two-goal comeback and won a seven-round penalty shootout against Sweden that saw the two sides convert just five times total.

As Sweden face England again in the knockout stages of a major tournament there is a belief that ‘something feels different’ after a statement win

Sweden's agonising defeat by England on penalties in coach Peter Gerhardsson's final game in charge had them exit Euro 2025 on Thursday and plunged the team into a period of uncertainty as many others in the set-up also consider their futures.

Sweden embraces its underdog status at the Women’s European Championship but could change perceptions if it defeats England in Thursday’s quarterfinal in Zurich.

Williamson starts but Carter drops to bench for Euro 2025 semi-final - The Lionesses are looking to reach a third consecutive major final but face a dangerous Italy side with nothing to lose