ENGLAND are just one win away from retaining their Women’s Euro title after beating Italy in tonight’s thrilling semi-final.
The Lionesses’ road to the finals can be described as anything but smooth.
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Sarina Wiegman‘s side lost their opening Group D fixture to France before securing two commanding victories over the Netherlands and Wales.
And after battling hard to progress, England’s trophy defence looked set to end when they went two goals down in 25 minutes during their thrilling quarter-final clash against Sweden.
However, super sub Chloe Kelly provided an assist for both Lucy Bronze and Michelle Agyemang within a couple of minutes of each other, which would eventually send the nail-biting tie to penalties.
This is where the reigning champions would go on to progress from what turned out to be a chaotic shootout, with only five out of 14 penalties being converted.
And now, England have just set up what will be a mammoth final after beating Italy in the semis courtesy of super subs Michelle Agyemang and Chloe Kelly.
Who could England play in Women’s Euros final after beating Italy?
England will face the winners of Germany and Spain in what a thrilling Women’s Euros final.
The Germans beat France on penalties despite having ten women for most of the match due to Kathrin Hendrich’s senseless 13th-minute sending off.
Meanwhile, goals from Athenea del Castillo and Claudia Pina saw Spain ease past Switzerland in their quarter-final contest.
When is the Women’s Euros final?
The Women’s Euros final will take place on Sunday, July 27.
It will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One and ITV 1 or fans can stream the entire action for free on BBC iPlayer and ITV X.
Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog will bring you minute-by-minute coverage as the Lionesses look to progress to the final.
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