From France loss to nailbiting knockout wins – England's path to Euro 2025 final
Here, the PA news agency looks at their route to Sunday's showpiece in Basel.
July 5, Group D: France 2 England 1
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.
July 9, Group D: England 4 Netherlands 0
Lauren James scored twice as a much-improved England got their campaign up and running. Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone also got on the scoresheet in a commanding display that revived hope of reaching the last eight.
July 13, Group D: England 6 Wales 1
Sarina Wiegman's side powered into the knockout stages with an emphatic victory that confirmed Wales' elimination. Stanway put them on course with a penalty before Toone, Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo made it 4-0 at half-time. Beth Mead and Aggie Beever-Jones added to the tally either side of a Hannah Cain consolation.
July 17, Quarter-final: Sweden 2 England 2 (after extra time, won 3-2 on penalties)
England survived a nail-biting penalty shoot-out after hauling themselves back from the brink of defeat. Late goals from Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang forced extra time before the drama of an extraordinary spot-kick battle. Just five penalties were scored from 14 taken and Sweden were twice one kick away from victory, but luck was with the Lionesses.
July 22, Semi-final: England 2 Italy 1 (after extra time)
Again England started slowly and were behind at half-time to Barbara Bonansea's thumping finish after a defensive lapse. Agyemang equalised to force extra time and then hit the bar with a superb lob before fellow substitute Chloe Kelly had a penalty saved but followed up to score.
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