England v Sweden | Women’s Euro 2022 semi-final preview – The latest team news, results, odds and stats

England are through to the semi-final of Euro 2022 after a thrilling extra-time win over Spain in the quarter-final. With Spain playing a near-perfect game and leading late on thanks to Esther Gonzalez’s goal, England dragged themselves level via Ella Toone before Georgia Stanway’s thunderbolt won it.

Who do England Women play in the semi-final of Euro 2022?

England will play Sweden in the semi-finals of Euro 2022 on Tuesday, 26th July, with the game kicking off at 20:00. The game will take place at a sold-out Bramall Lane in Sheffield, where Sweden have already played twice this tournament – drawing with Netherlands and beating Switzerland.

This is a meeting between two group winners, although Sweden made hard work of dispatching their underdog opponents Belgium in the quarter-final. While England were ecstatic in coming from behind to beat a fabulous Spain side, Sweden will have sighed with relief after finally breaking down the Belgians in the 92nd minute. However, the Lionesses have failed to beat Sweden in their previous three encounters.

What are the odds England win their Euro 2022 semi-final?

England needed extra-time to dispatch Spain, but are odds-on to beat Sweden in 90 minutes in the semis. After keeping three clean sheets in the group stage, the Lionesses’ defence was finally breached by Spain – but they still managed to turn it round. An England win with both teams scoring is 17/5.

After naming the same starting XI in all four games, could the semis be the point where Sarina Wiegman makes some tweaks? Super-sub Alessia Russo has three goals and an assist so far – all from the bench – and is sure to see some game time in this one. Russo is 6/4 to score any time, and 10/1 to score two or more. Beth Mead – the tournament’s top-scorer – was surprisingly substituted against Spain, but will surely be back in the starting line-up for the semis. Mead is 5/1 to get the first goal.

Sweden have sometimes struggled to finish their chances at Euro 2022, and England have only conceded once in their four games so far. The Lionesses are 5/4 to keep a clean sheet in this one. Only one Swedish player has scored more than once at the tournament: Filippa Angeldal, and the Manchester City midfielder is 16/1 to get the opener on Tuesday. Stina Blackstenius was denied her second goal in as many games by VAR, and she is 29/10 to score any time against England. 

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What is the latest England v Sweden team news and injury news?

The Lionesses were delighted to have Sarina Wiegman back on the sidelines for the Spain game. The Lionesses have no injuries or suspensions to worry about, and have named an unchanged side in all four games so far. However, Rachel Daly struggled at times against Spain, so Wiegman may be tempted to start Alex Greenwood at left-back instead. Up top, Ellen White is expected to continue – but there are increasing calls to give the impressive Alessia Russo a start. 

Sweden may also be unchanged, meaning the Lionesses’ defence will have their hands full with the attacking trio of Kosovare Asllani, Stina Blackstenius and Fridolina Rolfo.

Who are England and Sweden’s key players?

Ellen White brings goals, while Millie Bright is a colossus in defence. A versatile attack includes the devastating winger Lauren Hemp and the skilful Beth Mead, who is the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals. Captain Leah Williamson keeps things calm in the middle and the experienced Lucy Bronze offers incredible athleticism and dynamism down the right.

Sweden have shared the goals around so far at Euro 2022, with eight different goalscorers. Stina Blackstenius and Kosovare Asllani are skillful creators, while 19-year-old Hanna Bennison has made game-changing contributions from the bench.

Who do England play next at Euro 2022?

Should England beat Sweden in the semi-final of Euro 2022, they will travel to Wembley Stadium for the final on Sunday, July 31st. The game will kick off in front of a huge sell-out crowd at Wembley at 17:00. If the Lionesses are to progress, they will face the winner of Germany and France.

What are the odds on England to win Euro 2022?

England are 7/4 to win Euro 2022 with William Hill’s Top Price Guarantee, after flying through the group stages. Beth Mead is still the favourite for the Golden Boot with her five goals, one ahead of Alexandra Popp of Germany who is 5/1. Alessia Russo has three goals herself despite not starting a game yet, and is 14/1 to finish as top-scorer.

Who is the manager of England Women?

Sarina Wiegman is the Lionesses’ manager, and the team head into Euro 2022 yet to lose a game under her leadership. Wiegman has forged an impressive reputation for herself as a coach after racking up over 100 caps for Netherlands as a player. She was the first Dutch woman to coach at a male professional football club. In 2017, she led Netherlands’ women side to Euro 2017 glory on home soil. England will hope she can repeat that achievement this summer.