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
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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