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

The Lionesses came from two goals down to force extra-time.

PENALTIES: England’s Lucy Bronze celebrates scoring her crucial penalty. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Lucy Bronze fired home the winning penalty to book comeback queens England a place in the Euro 2025 semi-finals with a dramatic shootout victory over Sweden.

Bronze’s successful kick, coupled with Smilla Holmberg’s miss, earned the Lionesses a 3-2 win on penalties after they had staged a stirring late fightback to snatch a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes.