7 h. ago 'England's pens were more miss than hit but the Lionesses are set to get to Euros final'

Our top tipster reckons England women will end up with a football winners medal - just like crazed US President Donald Trump - and says players deserve all the credit for getting to the semis against Italy

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26 h. ago From penalty taker to physio: Lucy Bronze is England’s Swiss army knife

When the chips were down against Sweden, the right-back scored, scrapped and strapped her way to a semi-final spotLucy Bronze pinned up a picture of herself after the 2019 Women’s World Cup bronze-medal match against Sweden, which England lost 2-1, for her teammates to see on a wall in the team hotel where players and staff share inspirational images. She was, in her words, “absolutely exhausted” in it, hairband round her neck, shirt crumpled, hair awry, the physical, emotional and mental pain of the preceding 90 minutes visible.That photo represents so much to Bronze, England’s stalwart right-back who no one has come close to replacing and likely never will. “I will give anything and I will give everything when I play in an England shirt,” she says of that image of her at her most broken. ”I wanted all the girls to know that that’s my why. My why is to give everything for this team because I just love playing for England so much.” Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Football Daily | England and Sweden get into spot of bother with an unmissable shootout

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!The strongest contender that Football Daily could find for the worst penalty shootout of all time was predictably held between two English teams. In January 1998, under-10 pair Mickleover Lightning Blue Sox and Chellaston Boys faced off in the Derby Community Cup. After the regular game finished 1-1, a total of 56 penalties failed to break the deadlock, with referee Peter Shieff even moving the spot two yards closer and offering a coin toss to decide the result (which the sides declined). Despite saving 31 consecutive spot-kicks in the sudden-death decider, Chellaston Boys’ goalkeeper Ben Hodder ended up on the losing side as Blue Sox romped home 2-1, after a grand total of 66 kicks had been taken, a world record verified by David Barber, the FA’s official statistician. A thought, then, for the parents that day 27 years ago, stood on the sidelines, outwardly encouraging their youngsters while internally being tortured and scorched w...

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29 h. ago Why did goalkeeper Jennifer Falk take Sweden’s fifth penalty against England?

Sweden’s penalty takers were predetermined after the players asked the coaching staff to decide the order, but there was still shock as goalkeeper Falk stepped forward with the chance to send them though

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30 h. ago Leah Williamson injury latest as Lionesses star races to make England's Euros semi

England beat Sweden on penalties to book their place in the semi finals of the Women's European Championships but a number of players were in the wars during the match in Zurich

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31 h. ago Inside England's 'worst best' penalties as Chloe Kelly and Lucy Bronze saved Lionesses

England women's team booked their spot in the semi-finals of Euro 2025 thanks to the 'worst best' penalty shoot-out of all-time against Sweden, as a staggering nine spot kicks were missed

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32 h. ago ‘The nightmare that never ended’: Swedish media on Euro 2025 penalty heartbreak

Pressure put on 18-year-old Smilla Holmberg criticisedEngland squeak through after youngster’s missSwedish media reacted with incredulity and indignation after the country’s women’s team lost the Euro 2025 quarter-final to England on penalties.The Swedes had raced to a 2-0 lead in the first half before the Lionesses responded with two quickfire goals to take the game into extra time. After a goalless 30 minutes Sarina Wiegman’s team, the reigning champions, won a fraught shootout 3-2. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Anatomy of a terrible penalty shootout – how England triumphed in chaos at Euro 2025

England survived one of the worst penalty shoot-outs in major tournament history as Sweden twice missed the chance to reach the semi-finals

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33 h. ago Lionesses’ Hannah Hampton baffled by Sweden goalkeeper taking penalty in shootout

Jennifer Falk missed from the penalty spot during a dramatic shootout as England advanced to the semi-finals

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35 h. ago Euro 2025: England route to final after dramatic penalty shootout victory over Sweden

A showdown with Spain is on the cards after Lionesses overcome Sweden in last eight

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38 h. ago England vs Sweden live: Lionesses count injuries after surviving penalty drama to progress at Euro 2025

England 2-2 Sweden (3-2 on penalties): The Lionesses came from 2-0 down to beat Sweden on penalties and reach Euro 2025 semi-finals

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38 h. ago Lucy Bronze’s iconic moment saves England and seals her place as a Lionesses legend

England 2-2 Sweden (England win 3-2 on penalties): A battered and bruised Lucy Bronze epitomised the Lionesses’ determination as she netted the decisive penalty to send them through to the semi-finals

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38 h. ago Hampton’s bloody nose and nine missed penalties: How ridiculous England v Sweden shootout unfolded

England survived one of the worst penalty shoot-outs in major tournament history as Sweden twice missed the chance to reach the semi-finals

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39 h. ago Friday’s briefing: England beat Sweden on penalties to reach Euro 2025 semis

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42 h. ago Hannah Hampton: England heading in ‘right direction’ after dramatic penalty win

Lucy Bronze settled an error-strewn shootout after a 2-2 draw against Sweden.

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43 h. ago Lionesses press conference hilariously interrupted as Euros hero takes FaceTime call

England needed penalties to get the better of Sweden in their European Championship quarter-final and one player's friends and family were particularly eager to congratulate her

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43 h. ago England’s gritty resolve overshadows familiar frailties in Euro 2025 penalty shootout triumph

England 2-2 Sweden (Eng win 3-2 on penalties): A battered and bruised Lucy Bronze epitomised the Lionesses’ determination as she netted the decisive penalty to send them through to the semi-finals

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44 h. ago Hannah Hampton praises England supporters for providing ‘little edge’ during penalty heroics

England completed a remarkable comeback and triumphed 3-2 in a penalty shootout

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44 h. ago Hannah Hampton makes injury admission after England heroics in Sweden Euros win

ENGLAND 2-2 SWEDEN (3-2 PENS): Hannah Hampton saved two penalties as England claimed a dramatic shoot-out victory over Sweden to keep their Euro 2025 dreams alive

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44 h. ago Chloe Kelly brings magic and sheer chaos as England abandon all logic

England 2-2 Sweden (England win 3-2 on penalties): The Euro 2022 match-winner turned Euro 2025 saviour to keep the Lionesses alive

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