Sweden embraces its underdog status at the Women's European Championship but could change perceptions if it defeats England in Thursday's quarterfinal in Zurich.

Sarina Wiegman called for a ‘proper England ’ performance as the Lionesses prepare to face Sweden in the quarter-finals of 2025. The defending champions got their tournament off to a poor start in Switzerland when they were beaten by France, but responded amid significant pressure to thrash the Netherlands 4-0.

England didn't just enter the quarterfinals at Euro 2025 as much as they stormed into it. The Lionesses' 6-1 win over Wales in their final group-stage game saw them become the joint second-highest scorers in the tournament with 11 goals.