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sweden vs england

Sweden are set to face England in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 quarter-final on Thursday night in Zurich, Switzerland. Both teams approach the clash with strong recent form—Sweden topped their group, defeating Denmark, Poland, and notably beating Germany 4-1, while England recovered from an opening loss to France with convincing wins over the Netherlands and Wales[1].[2]

Sweden’s captain Kosovare Asllani stressed that her team are approaching the game with confidence and “no fear,” emphasizing respect for the reigning champions but focusing on their own courage and game plan. Asllani stated, “We look up the word courage. Of course you have to respect one of the best sides in the world but we have the perfect gameplan for this match.”[1]

England are fielding the same starting eleven that dominated recent matches, showcasing a solid lineup reminiscent of their successful campaign in Euro 2022, where they defeated Sweden 4-0 in the semifinals. However, both teams and pundits agree that this year’s Swedish squad is improved and presents a different challenge[2].[3]

Key players to watch include Stina Blackstenius for Sweden and Lauren James for England. England midfielder Georgia Stanway underscored the particular test that Sweden’s physicality and direct play style pose, saying: “Sweden are good. They’re a direct team, they’re physical and they can pose us challenges. I don’t think we’ve played that style of play”[4].

Sweden enter this fixture with an impressive record, remaining unbeaten for more than a year and recently having knocked defending champions USA out of the 2023 World Cup. England, meanwhile, seek a third straight semi-final appearance. Both teams have reached this stage convincingly, setting the scene for a closely contested, physical, and potentially scrappy encounter, with the winner set to face Italy in the semi-final[3].

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