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EXPLAINED: England reach euro 2025 semis after shootout win over sweden - The Real Truth

England reached the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 after beating Sweden on penalties (Credit: AFP)

England roared into the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Thursday after coming back from two goals down and then beating Sweden 3-2 in a chaotic penalty shoot-out to continue their title defence.

Smilla Holmberg blasted over from the spot to settle the shootout drama in Zurich after the match finished 2-2 thanks to Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang's quick-fire strikes just as England looked to be limping out of the tournament.

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