43 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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45 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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48 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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49 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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49 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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52 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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54 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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54 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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58 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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60 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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60 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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60 h. ago England vs Sweden penalties live: Lionesses survive penalty shootout scare 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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6 d. ago Why were England awarded a penalty against Wales at Women’s Euro 2025?

A VAR check confirmed the foul took place inside the box but did not overturn the subjective decision of whether it was a foul in the first place

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3 w. ago UK drivers fined nearly £1million extra after new rule starts

The RAC said the "enormously high number" of penalty charge notices (PCNs) handed out across England outside London and Cardiff last year should "send alarm bells ringing in council offices"

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