England vs. Italy, Women’s Euro 2025 semi-final
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The Lionesses’ title defence got off to a poor start as goals from Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore in quick succession in the latter stages of the first half put France on course for a deserved win. Keira Walsh’s superb late strike did not alter the outcome.
England are moving closer to selecting seven forwards on the bench and are even training props to deputise at hooker as head coach Steve Borthwick aims for maximum flexibility within his matchday 23.
Michelle Agyemang may have been brought into the England squad for Euro 2025 as something of a wildcard but the teenager has followed a "crazy season" by playing a crucial role in helping the
Charlotte Harpur and Cerys Jones analyse the main talking points as England beat Italy in their Euro 2025 semi-final
Controversial VAR call, missed chances, and France’s ruthless finishing cost England dearly as Wiegman’s perfect Euros record ended in a high-stakes group clash.Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty
ZURICH (AP) — England set a number of unwanted firsts as it began the defense of its Women’s European Championship title by losing to France 2-1 on Saturday. Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore scored two quickfire goals towards the end of the first half as France recorded a ninth straight win and stunned the defending champion.
There have been no genuine upsets at the past two Euros - the tournament favourites consistently make light work of beating the underdogs
France coach Laurent Bonadei has not given much focus to penalty kicks ahead of his team's quarter-final clash with Germany at Euro 2025 on Saturday, despite the wild shootout between England and Sweden on Thursday.