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England, who are three points ahead of Sweden, only need a draw tonight, though that comes with its own challenges. Stick or twist? Sarina Wiegman is pretty clear that she wants England to go for the win.
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“We are never playing a match to draw,” Wiegman said. “We are playing a match to win. And, [if] If they win the match, they can take the lead in the group. Everyone expects France to win. [against Ireland] But in soccer you never know what’s going to happen.
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“Tomorrow is a very important game for us. We have a chance to not only finish first in the group but also third. That’s our approach. We’ve had very good training sessions, everyone is fit and ready to go.”
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kick off 6 pm.
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Sarina Wiegman makes three changes to the Lionesses team that started the win over Republic of Ireland on Friday. Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze and Ella Toone come in for Alex Greenwood, Maya Le Tissier and Jess Park. It is, as our man Tom Garry points out, the same XI that started the win in France in June.
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Peter Gerhardsson makes five changes to the Sweden side that lost 2-1 in France. Hanna Lundkvist, Magda Eriksson, Filippa Angeldahl, Kosovare Asllani and Madelen Janogy replace Josefine Rybrink, Emma Kullberg, Hanna Bennison, Sofia Jakobsson and Evelyn Ijeh.
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You’ve got 60 seconds to remember all that and then we’ll have a spot test.
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Sweden (4-3-3) Musovic; Lundkvist, Sembrant, Eriksson, J Andersson; Angeldahl, Asllani, Zigotti Olme; Rytting Kaneryd, Janogy, Rolfo.
\n Substitutes: Bennison, Bjorn, Falk, Glas, Holmgren, Ijeh, Jakobsson, Kafaji, Rubensson, Rybrink, Sandberg, Vinberg.
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England (4-3-3) Hampton; Bronze, Williamson, Bright, Carter; Stanway, Walsh, Toone; Mead, Russo, Hemp.
\n Substitutes: Charles, Earps, Clinton, Greenwood, Keating, Kelly, Kirby, Le Tissier, Naz, Park, Turner.
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Referee Maria Caputi (Italy).
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Your #Lionesses facing Sweden tonight! 📋 pic.twitter.com/TRpKfeNSHR
— Lionesses (@Lionesses) July 16, 2024
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Important Events
17 min Sweden threatened for the first time and Williamson cut out a couple of crosses at the near post, the second in particular from some really good positioning.
14 min England were awarded a highly debatable free-kick just outside the area on the right-hand side: Hemp’s cross was half-cleared and then Walsh missed his shot, resulting in the flag going up.
12 mins Sweden struggles to get out of the game. Mead steals the ball from Lundqvist, who fouls Mead, but fortunately doesn’t get a warning.
9 mins A deft touch from Russo sets Toon free, who hits the ground and pushes the ball towards Hemp on the left. Toon has a chance to shoot from a tight angle, but instead tries a cut-back that is blocked.
8 minutes Hemp played a one-two down the left wing and sent in a dangerous cross, only for a rising Eriksson to head it away with Russo waiting behind her.
6 mins Bronze was fouled by Asrani in midfield (I think). England have started well and are playing like the home team.
4 minutes England started with Mead on the left and Hemp on the right. I should have said this earlier.
4 minutes “Isn’t Sarina the perfect choice to fill the vacancy created by Gareth’s departure?” asks Krishnamoorthy V. “Or are we still obsessed with gender issues?”
If the new England manager were the current manager, things would be crazy.
3 minutes England had good possession early on, with Toon making a run 30 yards inside the area before crossing the ball into Sembranjeevith’s path.
1 minute Beep beep! Sweden, in their yellow uniforms, kick off from left to right as we watch.
Team Reminders
Sweden (4-3-3) Musovic; Lundkvist, Sembrant, Eriksson, J Andersson; Angeldahl, Aslani, Zigotti-Olme; Litting-Canelid, Yanoghi, Rolfo.
Substitutes: Bennisson, Bjorn, Falk, Glass, Holmgren, Ije, Jacobsson, Khafaj, Rubensson, Ribrink, Sandberg, Vinberg.
England (4-3-3) Hampton, Bronze, Williamson, Bright, Carter, Stanway, Walsh, Toon, Mead, Russo, Hemp.
Subs: Charles, Earps, Clinton, Greenwood, Keating, Kelly, Kirby, Le Tissier, Naz, Park, Turner.
Judgment Maria Caputi (Italy).
Sarina Wiegman on team selection
Mary was injured so Hannah came in and performed well. There is a lot of competition for the goalkeeper position and she will be playing tonight.
We had to manage everyone’s minutes and yellow cards on Friday and we have a number of players in contention, including Jess Park, but Ella Toone will start this game.
We know we have to defend really well, and we want to play with the ball, and I think that’s the best way for us to defend right now.
– The decision to keep Hannah Hampton as goalkeeper
– Add Ella Toon to your team
– Aiming for reliable defense
Sarina Weigman chats Katie Shanahan 3 Ahead of the big clash with Sweden 🏴🇸🇪#WEURO2025 2025 will be held in Europe. pic.twitter.com/JqskkhEjLt
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 16, 2024
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You probably haven’t heard of itBut Gareth Southgate has stepped down as England manager after eight glittering years. You can follow all the reactions in our live blog.
Hannah Hampton will start at goalkeeper tonight with Mary Earps once again on the bench. This article written by Tom Garry on Saturday takes on even more meaning now.
Team news: Bronze, Bright and Toon return
Sarina Weegman made three changes to the Lionesses team that started off well in Friday’s win over the Republic of Ireland. Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze and Ella Toon She replaces Alex Greenwood, Maya Le Tissier and Jess Park. As Tom Garry points out,This is the same team that triumphed in France in June.
Coach Peter Gerhardsson made five changes to the Sweden team that lost 2-1 in France. Hanna Lundqvist, Magda Eriksson, Philippa Angeldahl, Kosovare Aslani and Madeleine Yanogie Replaces Josefine Rybrink, Emma Kullberg, Hanna Bennison, Sofia Jakobsson and Evelyn Ijeh.
You have 60 seconds to memorize all of this and then do a spot test.
Sweden (4-3-3) Musovic; Lundkvist, Sembrant, Eriksson, J Andersson; Angeldahl, Aslani, Zigotti-Olme; Litting-Canelid, Yanoghi, Rolfo.
Substitutes: Bennisson, Bjorn, Falk, Glass, Holmgren, Ije, Jacobsson, Khafaj, Rubensson, Ribrink, Sandberg, Vinberg.
England (4-3-3) Hampton, Bronze, Williamson, Bright, Carter, Stanway, Walsh, Toon, Mead, Russo, Hemp.
Subs: Charles, Earps, Clinton, Greenwood, Keating, Kelly, Kirby, Le Tissier, Naz, Park, Turner.
Judgment Maria Caputi (Italy).
your #Lionesses Tonight we’re playing against Sweden! 📋 pic.twitter.com/TRpKfeNSHR
— Lioness (@Lioness) July 16, 2024
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preamble
Good evening everyone. The big games continue. 46 hours after the Euro 2024 final, the Lionesses face Sweden in Gothenburg in a crucial Euro 2025 qualifier. It’s the playoff before the playoff. One team has qualified for next summer’s tournament in Switzerland, the other has to take the long way at the end of the year, all the while knowing that one wrong move could be fatal.
Three points behind Sweden, all England need from tonight’s game is a draw, but that comes with its own challenges. Stay the course or twist it? Sarina Wiegman is clear that she wants England to go for the win.
“We never play to draw,” Wiegman said. “We play to win. And [if] If they win the match, they could finish first in the group. Everyone expects France to win. [against Ireland] But in soccer you never know what’s going to happen.
“Tomorrow is a very important game for us. We have a chance to not only finish first in the group but also third. That’s our approach. We’ve had very good training sessions, everyone is fit and ready to go.”
kick off 6 pm.
