Sweden v England LIVE: Result and reaction as Lionesses qualify for Euro 2025

The Lionesses dominated possession in the first half but their only real chances came from Georgia Stanway and Lucy Bronze.

The hosts suddenly sprung into action with Johanna Rytting Kaneryd and Filippa Angeldal having great opportunities either side of half-time before Sweden pushed for a goal in the final stages.

England boss Sarina Wiegman speaking to ITV: “I’m happy, I’m very relieved because it was a tough game. The first half I think we dominated. When you are so dominant we have to create more chances and score goals. In the second half we couldn’t keep up that level. We did fight for it. I think we can do a little bit better, but keeping the 0-0, qualifying in this group, I am relieved.

“I am very happy. I take many positives. This game and against France showed in moments we played so good, we just want to keep up.

“We need a year. You see moments we played really well. We want to do that longer and also when the pressure goes up.”

England captain Leah Williamson speaking to ITV: “We don’t make it easy for ourselves when we don’t score. We’ve seen out a game, same in France. These are tough places to come.

“They had a change of tactics, they have different threats. We stood firm and we stayed true. We couldn’t play the football we wanted to play the second half which put us under a lot of pressure.

“A lot more. We took care of business, we qualified and we can get the most out of ourselves before the tournament. We did that the last time and we all know how that went.”

Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley gave her reaction on BBC Radio 5 Live saying:

“It’s safe to say that England have limped over the line in this qualification campaign instead of charging over it. The Lionesses will be so pleased that they have automatically qualified as it puts an element of control into your preparation.

“Being able to know when you can plot friendlies in and among the domestic calendar is really important. You can work on new things, formations, new faces, additional tactics.”

90+4 mins: There goes the full-time whistle!

England have done it. A goalless draw in Gothenberg is enough to send the Lionesses to Euro 2025. They finish second in Group A3 with a middling performance with plenty of areas to improve.

Their defence held out in the end and the result was all that mattered tonight.

90 mins: Niamh Charles comes on in the final minute to replace Lauren Hemp. That’s a clear sign that Sarina Wiegman wants to close out this match and get qualification secured.

There’s going to be four minutes of added time to play.

87 mins: There’s a bit of game management in play from England now. They’ve got themselves on the ball and slot it nicely along the left wing.

A switch of play brings it to Lucy Bronze who knocks a pass back to Georgia Stanway. She hits a half shot/half cross into the area and watches as Zecira Musovic plucks it out of the air.

Time is ticking by. Will there be a goal?

Filippa Angeldal smokes a shot at goal from a long way out. The ball dips and swerves right at the last moment but Hannah Hampton manages to keep it.

That was awkward but England are still on level terms.

83 mins: Hannah Hampton has really struggled from set pieces, especially trying to collect or clear the ball. She hasn’t been a powerful presence but England’s defenders have been nearby to help her clear the danger.

Sweden are the aggressors now. England are holding on and trying to keep the hosts out.