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Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
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- Glasgow Times
Leah Williamson wary of Sweden threat ahead of England's Euro 2025 quarter-final
Defending champions England beat Wales 6-1 on Sunday night in St Gallen to claim their place in the last eight, qualifying as Group D runners-up behind France, which means they will face the Swedes in Zurich on Thursday night. Some have suggested the Lionesses have come out on the more favourable side of the draw – now guaranteed to avoid World Cup holders Spain until a potential final – but Williamson vehemently disagrees with that mentality. 'Sweden are a fantastic team,' she said. 'They're relentless in the way they go about their game. A big win to secure progression from Group D! 🔒🙌 — Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 13, 2025 'I think they sort of avoid the expectation of every tournament, and nobody really talks about them, (which is) slightly disrespectful, I think, because they always show up and they always seem to pose a threat to most teams, and normally come out with a medal or (become) a semi-final team. 'So, yes, they are a strong team (and) we're looking forward to the fixture.' The last time England faced Sweden in the Euros three summers ago, Alessia Russo's goal-of-the-tournament backheel at Bramall Lane in their 4-0 semi-final win helped propel the Lionesses into the final at Wembley where they lifted their first major tournament trophy. England's title defence was dented after their opening 2-1 defeat to France, but they got their campaign back on track with a resounding 4-0 victory over 2017 champions the Netherlands, then carried that momentum into the Wales encounter. 'We had to work hard to do what we just did,' said Williamson. 'And yes, it's been an emotional group stage, like lots of ups and downs.' All six of the Lionesses' goals in St Gallen came from different scorers – none of them even from constant danger Lauren James, who was once again excellent – a statement to Sweden, perhaps, about just how many different deadly weapons England boss Sarina Wiegman has at her disposal. Defender Williamson is well-acquainted with one of Sweden's big threats, Arsenal team-mate Stina Blackstenius, who has already scored twice for the Group C winners and knows a thing or two about making an impact for an underestimated side. Sweden's Blackstenius scored the Champions League winner for Arsenal (Zed Jameson/PA) It was Blackstenius who, in May, fired the underdog Gunners to Champions League glory in their 1-0 victory in Lisbon. 'I suppose (knowing her) will help,' added Williamson. 'But she knows me just as well, so I think we'll nullify each other's threats there.' Should they advance, England will play the winners of Wednesday night's quarter-final between Norway and Italy in the final four. Wiegman said the defeat to France had forced England to step up and 'do things better on the pitch, getting connections better. 'With that loss, the urgency came, and I think the team really responded well to that, and hopefully we can show that again against Sweden.' She added: 'It's now the knockout stage, so that's exciting. Both teams are really going to play to win. Let's see what happens.'
Yahoo
13-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Germany vs Sweden: Women's Euro preview, team news & predicted lineups
Germany face Sweden in a match that will decide the winner of Group C in the Women's Euros. Christian Wück's side will have to win the game to finish as a group winner since Sweden have a superior goal difference. The eight-time champions beat Poland and Denmark with five second-half goals. Meanwhile, the inaugural winners narrowly beat their neighbours before scoring three past the tournament debutants. Advertisement While both coaches might fancy making changes to their starting lineups, the prospect of finishing the group stage on a high note would give confidence to the knockout stage. Accordingly, we might not see a repeat of the U21 Euros where Antonio Di Salvo made eleven changes to the XI that secured Germany a quarter-final spot. Germany won all the group stage games in the 2022 Euros, and no opponent player scored against them until the defeat in the final to hosts England. Like Germany, Sweden maintained their record of getting past this stage in all their Women's Euros participations. There are already two teams that have finished with a maximum of nine points. Spain tied England's record of scoring 14 goals in a group stage, while Norway won all three games by a single goal margin. Switzerland and Italy are also qualified for the quarter-finals, having finished with four points in their respective groups. Norway face Italy in the first quarter-final next Wednesday before Spain play against hosts Switzerland in Bern the next day. Advertisement On Sunday, the last two qualified teams will be known from 'the Group of Death'. Defending champions England can decide their fate by themselves after a big win against the Netherlands, who now need to beat France by a three-goal margin. Germany v Sweden: Predicted lineups Germany: Berger; Linder, Knaak, Minge, Wamser; Nüsken, Senß; Bühl, Dallmann, Brand; Schüller Sweden: Falk; Lundkvist, Björn, Ilestedt, Nildén; Angeldahl, Asllani, Zigiotti Olme; Kaneryd, Blackstenius, Janogy
Arab News
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Sweden storm to group victory with 4-1 win over Germany
ZURICH: Sweden made the most of the sending-off of Germany defender Carlotta Wamser to sweep to a 4-1 win and secure top spot in their Group C clash on Saturday, with the Germans also going through to the quarter-finals as runners-up For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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- Yahoo
The 3️⃣ key players shaping the Group C decider at the EURO
The 3️⃣ key players shaping the Group C decider at the EURO Two matches but only one unique goal at stake. A duel for leadership and another to save the honor that the protagonists left behind. Ewa Pajor, always present The Polish captain did not miss her appointment with the goal and achieved her first goal in a major tournament to add 68 goals with her country. No one has achieved as many. Carlotta Wamser, she didn't want to The German full-back saw a direct red card after touching the ball with her hand, which led to Sweden's 3-1 lead before halftime and a problem heading into the quarterfinals. With Blackstenius everything is better The Swedish player was the one who led the team's comeback against Germany's initial goal. Sweden achieved a great victory over the Germans to take the lead in the group. Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Daniela Porcelli - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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Sweden and Germany battle for top spot in Group C; Poland take on Denmark
Sweden and Germany battle for top spot in Group C; Poland take on Denmark 2025-07-12T17:59:26Z And here are the Sweden and Germany XIs for the group decider. Sweden: Falk, Andersson, Eriksson, Asllani, Blackstenius, Björn, Angeldahl, Rolfö, Rytting Kaneryd, Bennison, Holmberg 2025-07-12T17:55:09Z Advertisement Here are the starting lineups for Poland vs Denmark. Poland: Szemik, Zieniewicz, Woś, Matysik, Kamczyk, Pajor, Pawollek, Szymczak, Padilla, Tomasiak, Achcińska Denmark: Østergaard, Ballisager, Færge, Harder, Veje, Kühl, Hasbo, Thøgersen, Holmgaard, Thomsen, Bruun 2025-07-12T16:37:26Z Good evening and welcome to our coverage of the Women's EUROs, with the Group C finale coming up. Sweden and Germany have already qualified for the quarter-finals after winning their opening two matches. However, the Blue and Yellow hold the top spot due to a superior goal difference and will progress as Group C victors by avoiding defeat to Germany. Advertisement Poland and Denmark have already been eliminated from the 2025 EUROs and will battle it out for third place in their final game of the competition.
