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England into Euro 2025 semi-finals after dramatic shootout win over Sweden

England into Euro 2025 semi-finals after dramatic shootout win over Sweden

Lionesses rally from 2-0 down before coming through dramatic climax to set up Italy clash

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Lucy Bronze was one of three England players to score in the shootout. Credit: Getty Images

On a stunning night in Zurich, England somehow made it through to the semi-finals of Euro 2025, beating Sweden 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the quarter-final had finished 2-2 following extra time.

Fourteen penalties were taken, just five were scored, and somehow England came out on top in a shootout where neither team looked like they had the energy or mentality to seal victory.

The dramatic climax tells just some of the story of England’s remarkable night.

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