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Women's Euro 2025 Q: England Held At Home

FT: England 1-1 Sweden, Scorers: Russo 25′; Rolfo 64′

Defending European champions, England, got their 2025 qualifying campaign off to a disappointing start against a spirited Sweden side.

The Lionesses were not at their best throughout but did take the lead in the 25th minute. Lauren James beat her marker in typically brilliant style before whipping a cross in for Alessia Russo to power a header home.

The goal did not hugely settle the nerves at Wembley from both the players and those in the stands, and Sweden managed to not just stay in the game, but find an equaliser in the second half.

Some neat interplay between Stina Blackstenius and Rosa Kafaji resulted in the latter putting the ball on a plate for Fridolina Rolfo to head home.
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