The European Championships quarter-final clash between England and Sweden is a repeat of the 2022 semi-final in the same competition, a game England won 4-0 en route to lifting the trophy. The English will hope it’s a similar story here after a mixed bag at the Euros thus far.

The defending European champions will open their tournament with a daunting match against a highly talented French team.

With Italy waiting for England if they reach the semi-finals of Euro 2025, BBC Sport looks at how the Azzurre could threaten the Lionesses' quest to retain their title.

If England's opening loss to France at Euro 2025 was a cause for concern, coach Sarina Wiegman said being faced with a huge challenge right out of the gate might have been a blessing in disguise for the reigning champions.

England's bid to defend their Euros title took a major hit, as France outclassed the Lionesses on a night where the midfield battle proved decisive.

France let the Group of Death simmer before exploding. Their 2025 Women’s Euro opener against England ended 2-1, but it was the follow-ups that truly defined them.

Coach Steve Borthwick has selected Immanuel Feyi-Waboso on the wing and could hand debuts to as many as six players when England face the United States in the final match of their summer tour in Washington DC on Saturday.

FRANCE is to scrap two bank holidays to help its economy – but risks intense public scrutiny for doing so. Despite the move being perceived as drastic by the French, the leisure-loving