England begin Euro 2025 qualifying campaign with draw against Sweden

DRAW: Alessia Russo, centre, scored for England. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA

Defending champions England kicked off their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw against Sweden in front of 63,428 at Wembley.

Alessia Russo nodded home Lauren James’ delivery to open the scoring inside 24 minutes, and the Lionesses managed to preserve their lead at the break despite Sweden threatening.