
England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton declared “proper England is back” after the defending champions booked their place in the Euro 2025 semi-finals with a dramatic 3-2 penalty win over Sweden.
Lucy Bronze’s winning spot-kick – England’s seventh of an error-strewn shootout – coupled with Smilla Holmberg’s miss, booked the Lionesses a last-four meeting with Italy after they staged a stirring late fightback to snatch a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes.